Roche

Sr Administrative Specialist

Roche$68K — $126K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 7 years of admin experience supporting senior leadership; or Associate's Degree with 5 years; or Bachelor's Degree with 2 years.
  • Proven ownership of executive operations with minimal direction.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and emerging tech including AI tools.
  • Expertise in managing complex calendars and travel arrangements.
  • Exceptional multitasking ability in fast-paced environments.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills for high-level correspondence and reporting.
  • Advanced critical thinking with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate complex executive calendars and high-volume travel logistics.
  • Act as central communication liaison for departmental stakeholders and external partners.
  • Prepare and synthesize departmental presentations and operational documents using digital tools.
  • Lead specialized administrative projects and ensure timely milestones.
  • Oversee training compliance and team adherence to operational standards.
  • Safeguard sensitive business and personnel data with discretion and judgment.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and propose actionable efficiency improvements.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days on campus per week.
  • Access to advanced digital tools and technology resources.
  • Engagement in strategic operational projects that directly impact patient outcomes.
Full Job Description
The Position
The Opportunity

As a Senior Administrative Specialist, you will provide critical, high-impact administrative and operational partnership for two Senior Directors and their broader leadership teams. You will navigate a dynamic, matrixed environment, managing confidential organizational priorities and driving project deliverables that keep our teams aligned and focused on patient outcomes.
  • Orchestrate complex executive calendars, high-volume domestic and international travel logistics, and end-to-end meeting agendas while proactively mitigating scheduling conflicts.
  • Serve as the central communication liaison and subject matter expert for the department, interfacing with internal cross-functional stakeholders and external global partners.
  • Prepare, review, and synthesize complex departmental presentations, operational budgets, project trackers, and organizational organizational charts using advanced digital tools.
  • Lead and coordinate specialized administrative projects, operational programs, and team initiatives, ensuring milestones are met on time and with high quality.
  • Oversee training compliance alignment (such as Local Safety Officer/LSO requirements) and ensure regional team operational adherence to established standards.
  • Safeguard sensitive business, personnel, and organizational data with the utmost discretion and independent judgment.
  • Identify process bottlenecks across general operations and recommend pragmatic solutions to enhance overall organizational efficiency.


Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 7 years of previous administrative or related experience that includes supporting a senior leader of an organization; or an Associate's Degree with 5 years of administrative or related experience; or a Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of administrative or related experience.


Preferred Experience
  • Self-Direction & Proactivity: Proven track record of taking full ownership of executive-level operations, anticipating business needs, and executing with minimal direction.
  • Modern Tech Savviness & AI Integration: Advanced proficiency across enterprise software (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, PM tools) with a proactive approach to adopting emerging technologies, including AI productivity tools and workflow automation.
  • Complex Organization & Planning: Expertise in managing high-volume calendars, complex domestic/international travel, and multi-faceted projects with strict attention to detail and competing deadlines.
  • Strategic Multi-Tasking: Exceptional ability to prioritize, balance, and execute diverse operational functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Executive-Level Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft high-level correspondence, synthesize complex information, and interface seamlessly with internal leadership and external partners.
  • Critical Thinking & Independent Judgment: Demonstrated capacity to employ advanced reasoning, resolve ambiguous operational bottlenecks, and make high-stakes decisions independently.
  • Discretion & Confidentiality: Impeccable professional ethics and absolute discretion when managing sensitive corporate data, personnel records, and executive communications.


This role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and offers a hybrid schedule working 3 day per week on campus.

This role is not eligible for relocation benefits.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indianapolis, IN is $68,100 - 126,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

Benefits

About Roche

Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
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Size
100,920 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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