Senior Administrative Assistant
BeiGene
Summary
The Senior Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing high quality and proactive administrative support to assigned functions. This role will independently perform a wide range of operational activities, with the objective of supporting the functions’ day-to-day operations.
Job description
- Support the function by actively managing administrative/project support and coordinating group travel arrangements (domestic and international)
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the VP and ED within the function, including but not limited to complex calendar management, meeting scheduling and coordination, domestic and international travel arrangements and bookings
- Understand business priorities and proactively streamline administrative workflows under area of influence
- Organize and schedule meetings (e.g. townhalls, off-sites, cross-functional meetings) as needed for various groups, with a mindset of budget control and reception to feedback for future improvements
- Work with vendors and the procurement team on vendor onboarding, purchase requisitions and orders, and invoice and payment follow-up for services supporting the function
- Process expense reports and reconcile corporate credit card charges as requested and in line with company policies
- Coordinate and send communications on behalf of the executive, and maintain various records and documents
- Ensure and maintain confidentiality of all appropriate communications and documentation
- Schedule and coordinate candidate phone, video, and in-office interviews; arrange travel accommodations for out-of-state candidates
- Responsible for coordinating onboarding process and plan for new employees, including coordinating equipment setup with GTS/WPS and arranging meetings aligned with onboarding plan
- Responsible for greeting and coordinating orientation to new employees
- Build and maintain internal cross-functional relationships
- Provide general support to visitors
- Participate actively in the planning and execution of company events when needed; coordinate catering for different meetings and events in/out of the office
- Be flexible to take on other emerging assignments as assigned when necessary
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience assisting high level leaders; multiple disciplines a plus
- Extensive experience in efficient multi-tasking between business partners and priorities
- Ability to independently work in an ambiguous yet fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities
- Strong organizational and communication skills, team-oriented philosophy, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to relate well with all levels of management and peers
- A positive can-do attitude
Computer Skills
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Concur, Zoom, and MS Teams
Education Required
Bachelor’s degree
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience assisting high level leaders
- Extensive experience in efficient multi-tasking between business partners and priorities
- Ability to independently work in an ambiguous yet fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Team-oriented philosophy
- Problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to relate well with all levels of management and peers
- A positive can-do attitude
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Concur, Zoom, and MS Teams
- Bachelor’s degree
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness
- Annual bonus plan
- Equity awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company overview
BeiGene, Ltd., now rebranding as BeOne Medicines, is a global commercial-stage biotechnology company specializing in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative oncology medicines. Founded in 2010 by John V. Oyler and Xiaodong Wang, the company has grown into a multinational organization with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Beijing, China, and Basel, Switzerland. BeiGene focuses on developing targeted and immune-oncology therapies for cancer treatment, with a diverse pipeline that includes internally discovered products like BRUKINSA (zanubrutinib), a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor, and Tevimbra (tislelizumab), a PD-1 inhibitor. The company operates across six continents with over 45 countries participating in clinical trials and has enrolled more than 30,000 patients in its research programs. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide, BeiGene has established itself as a significant player in global oncology, particularly with strong market presence in China and expanding operations in the United States and Europe. The company's mission centers on expanding access to high-quality cancer therapies worldwide through persistent innovation and challenging traditional approaches to drug development.