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Administrative Assistant

Tekwissen

Administrative Assistant

National
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    OVERVIEW:  TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who offer biotechnology company that researches, develops and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

    • Covers the front reception desk between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 pm EST, with occasional overtime needs for plan events/meetings before and after hours above
    • Receives and directs office visitors in a courteous and welcoming manner; notifies personnel of visitor arrival; answers, screens, and forwards incoming phone calls
    • Assist the Sr. Admin. preparing of bi-weekly and monthly staff expense reports
    • Assists in organizing and preparing for group meetings or on-site conferences (catering, duplicating, handling A/V equipment.)
    • Demonstrates fluency working with Excel, Word and Power Point documents for projects as directed by supervisor
    • Conducts research as directed including gathering, collecting, tracking and verifying data and information from multiple sources
    • Manages kitchen/break room and its equipment/appliances, including handling maintenance, supply ordering, stocking, general order, and cleanliness

    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INVOLVE:

    • Manages calendars and coordinates schedule for internal meetings in DC and across time zones.
    • Uses Concur to assist with travel arrangements
    • Liaises with external agencies or organizations to coordinate activities which are important to the function of the department
    • Tracks and verifies data using a variety of software to conduct data entry and sorting of information
    • Creates or may assist in the creation of presentation materials and drafts technical documents as requested

    TECHNICAL SKILLS PREFERRED:

    • Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Concur (expenses/travel)
    • AV support (working with local IT Support)

    SOFT SKILLS PREFERRED:

    • Strong business acumen and communications skills
    • Positive demeanor and work ethic
    • Team player
    • Highly organized and process oriented.
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Prior experience working in the life sciences industry and/or a corporate environment

    TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity

  • Industry
    Biotechnology