Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Administrative Coordinator
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will provide complex administrative support to various executives within the Customer Data & Analytics (CD&A) department.
Flexible Commuter role to Thousand Oaks, CA. You will work on-site 2-3 days a week.
Support multiple Executive Directors (currently 3) and act as back up to other team admins, including the SEA
Proactively manage multiple complex calendars by setting up and coordinating virtual and/or in-person meetings across multiple time zones
Manage multiple priorities in a continually changing environment
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Orderly establishment, maintenance and retrieval of filed information and correspondence, composing and editing correspondence
Make travel arrangements and process expense reports in a timely manner
Onboard new hires and help assimilate into the team; assist with offboarding as needed
Work closely with other team members, company-wide AC's and cross-functional partners
Source of knowledge and guidance with ability to field questions and share information with the team
Flexibility and adaptability to system upgrades, migrations, changes in ways of working
Manage/assist with special projects, event coordination, team building virtually and F2F
Maintain department distribution lists, anniversaries, birthdays
Perform independent research and prepare information for special projects as assigned
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The administrative professional we seek is a personable with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate's degree and 2 years of administrative experience
OR
2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 4 years of administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years' experience in an administrative support role
Strong Outlook, Microsoft suite: Excel, PowerPoint Skills, Forms, Word
Knowledge of Webex, MS Teams, SharePoint and Concur
Bachelor's degree
Amgen experience preferable: culture, business operations, internal web
Experience working in biopharma or healthcare industry
Strategic problem solver who loves to "think ahead" and anticipate solutions to logistical issues
Ability to work in a fast-moving, results oriented environment
Discretion in dealing with proprietary information
Helpful, can-do attitude with a solution-oriented approach
Polite and personable 'team player'
Skilled at remaining calm under pressure
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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