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Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for providing senior level administrative support and partnership to the Vice President of Capital Projects.
The Capital Projects organization as part of Global Engineering is a dynamic and diverse organization spread across the globe requiring agility and responsiveness to a variety of cultures and geographical needs. We operate as one team!
Administrative work assignments will involve interactions with a wide range of leadership across Amgen and require collaboration with external parties as needed. The Senior Executive Assistant will coordinate other administrative support for the Engineering organization to drive a collaborative teamwork environment and cross site engagement. This position will be hybrid to the Thousand Oaks, CA campus.
Responsibilities include:
Orchestrating executive’s calendar with a focus on efficient time utilization and time conflict management, ensuring the VP is appropriately represented at all forums.
Leading and/or handling initiatives and programs from the VP office as needed
Maintaining distribution lists and may be called upon to support Engineering wide communications.
Answer questions/furnish information to keep the executive's time free of minor detail work, including screening and advising incoming meeting invitations, and correspondence.
Plan and coordinate work to ensure the executive has appropriate time to perform their duties and to be present on time and prepared for their commitments.
Prepare the VP with pre-read and briefing documents in advance of daily meetings.
Coordinate arrangements for and complete key tasks to successfully run a variety of global business meetings using the latest virtual and digital technologies.
Conserve the VP's time by acting as a delegate within some of Amgen’s systems and processes as allowed by delegation requirements, as well as initiating calls and teleconferences.
Maintain a keen awareness of and sensitivity to global time zones, as the team is comprised of many international staff members.
Schedule, coordinate, and track events related to the VP Capital Projects office.
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements amidst dynamic business requirements.
Preparation and processing of expense reports
Setting up of interviews, as needed
Proficiency in all current Amgen technologies and platforms
Prioritize in an agile, evolving environment.
Maintain a steadfast level of confidentiality and integrity with all information that flows through the role.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities asic Qualifications:
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Executive Administrative experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Executive Administrative experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
10 years of administrative experience, with 5+ of those years supporting a senior executive level leader
Amgen experience
Solid knowledge of computer software (Workday, Concur, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and excellent phone etiquette
Good judgment, creativity, flexibility and initiative in resolving issues; strong abilities in prioritizing, handling multiple tasks, tracking and reporting the status of assignments and activities, and resolving problems with limited oversight; demonstrated ability to mentor peers
Proactive thinking and anticipation of business needs and requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage a multitude of tasks, and comprehend the subject matter of each task
Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain professional relationships, partner with colleagues, and achieve required business outcomes
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize projects of greater importance
Excellent time management and project management skills
Excellent Teammate