Senior Executive Assistant

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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Senior Executive Assistant

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will providing administrative and operational support to Vice Presidents and Executive Directors of Finance. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment. The Senior Executive Assistant serves as a key enabler to optimize the executive’s time and effectiveness. The role requires excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and tact.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support

• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• Manage and prioritize complex calendar and meeting schedules across global time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, including itineraries, accommodations, and expense reports.
• Prepare and process expense reports in accordance with company policy.
• Support meeting logistics (onsite/virtual), agenda coordination, and meeting notes when needed.
• Serve as gatekeeper and point of contact between the VP and internal/external stakeholders.

Communication & Coordination

• Draft and proofread emails, internal memos, and presentations.
• Maintain regular communication with internal stakeholders, managing follow-ups and flagging action items.
• Support the preparation of materials for internal meetings, business reviews, and team engagements.
• Prepare, proofread, and format high-quality communications, presentations, and documents.
• Liaise with cross-functional partners, executive assistants, and global teams to align schedules and workflows.
• Help facilitate team communications and reinforce priorities and expectations.

Administrative Excellence

• Maintain accurate and organized documentation, including shared drives, policies, and meeting archives.
• Help coordinate onboarding/offboarding of leadership team members in partnership with HR and IT.
• Track recurring reports, timelines, or deliverables for visibility and reminders.
• Order supplies, manage subscriptions or licenses, and support basic budget tracking for the function if required.
• Process invoices, vendor paperwork, or budget tracking as needed.
• Anticipate the needs of the VP and help remove administrative roadblocks proactively.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate’s degree and 4 years of administrative experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an executive assistant, coordinator, or administrative role, preferably supporting senior leaders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel; experience with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Concur). Experience in Microsoft Co-Pilot preferred, not required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and anticipate needs.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and professional presence.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed corporate environment.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and anticipating needs in a fast-paced setting.
• Calm under pressure, flexible, and proactive in approach.
• A collaborative, can-do mindset with a continuous improvement orientation

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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