Merck & Co, Inc

Lead Admin, Global Immunology Marketing

Merck & Co, Inc$94K — $148K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years as an Administrative Assistant, with 5+ years supporting executives
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internal applications
  • Experience with complex domestic and international travel planning
  • Familiarity with SAP for expense reports and purchase orders
  • Outstanding organizational and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Manage heavy calendar schedules and coordinate meetings
  • Lead project management initiatives with analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Organize complex trip logistics including travel and agendas
  • Facilitate effective use of team collaboration tools
  • Lead administrative coordination and assist in special projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare insurance for employees and family
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick days
  • Support for family health needs
  • Potential eligibility for annual bonuses and long-term incentives
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the VP, Global Immunology Marketing, the Lead Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and project management support to the leader and the AVP, Global IBD Immunology Marketing. By leveraging their expertise and skills, the Lead Administrative Associate will ensure seamless coordination and efficient operations across multiple departments. They will contribute to the success of key initiatives by assisting the team in managing their day-to-day activities, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and document preparation. Through their exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail, the Lead Administrative Associate will help streamline processes, maximize productivity, and enable executives and teams to focus on their strategic priorities. This role assists with administrative functions relating to organization and communication across the team and ensures the efficient operation of the office and its team members. The position requires excellent organizational and project management skills, professional communication skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will know how to effectively prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization. The primary activities include and are not limited to the following: - Coordinates and performs multiple administrative tasks, including heavy calendar management, onsite meeting coordination, meeting minutes/recap on key team meetings, travel and expense management - Serves as project manager and completes various work assignments requiring advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity and problem-solving skills - Schedules complex, multi-leg and international travel and coordinates trip agendas across multiple stakeholders - Supports the use of team sites and other information sharing tools - Effectively interacts with our company's executives and employees, as well as external parties, both on-site and remotely - Acts as a Lead Admin coordinator with the team's senior admin role - Coordinates and/or leads special projects within the organization Location: - Hybrid role - will work on site in Rahway a minimum of 3 days a week - High preference for onsite presence Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Education: - Required: High School Diploma or equivalent - Preferred: Advanced education or certifications such as Certified Administrative Professional and project management certification (eg: Six Sigma / Lean Six Sigma, PMP or equivalent). Required: - Minimum of 10 years Administrative Assistant experience. - Minimum of (5) years supporting Executives. - Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other internal applications. - Demonstrated experience scheduling and coordinating complex, multi-leg domestic and international travel. - Experience processing visa/passport applications. - SAP experience processing expense reports, purchase orders, payment requests. - Ability to handle and prioritize many simultaneous assignments. - Experience with event planning and coordination . - Extraordinary attention to detail. - Outstanding communication and people skills. - Documented experience as a strong performer in current and past positions. - Willingness to travel in support of local meetings very occasionally. Preferred - Experience with financial and budget tasks. - Experience in or with the Human Health marketing division. - Highly preferred: Demonstrated experience in project management, process improvement or operational excellence. #MSJR The salary range for this role is: $94,300 - $148,400 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Required Skills: Business Coordination, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Email Management, Event Organization, Finance, Interpersonal Relationships, Liaison Work, Microsoft Applications, Process Improvements, Travel Management Preferred Skills: Project Management, Strategic Approach Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 08/25/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
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Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
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