Job title: Executive Assistant - Pearl River Site
Location: Pearl River, NY
About the job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
Overview:
Sanofi is seeking an Executive Assistant for our Pearl River site. The ideal candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills who will provide executive-level support to the Site Head while also serving as the site administrator. This dynamic role encompasses executive support, site communications, employee engagement, and event coordination. The position will have interactions with people at various levels and all functions across the Pearl River site and the broader Manufacturing and Supply, US organization.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Executive Support
Perform diverse office and administrative duties requiring tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment. A high degree of business acumen is required to ensure the ongoing operation of the site.
Manage the calendar of the Site Head, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, and prioritizing commitments
Coordination of leadership team meetings & schedule
Attend relevant site leadership meetings and follow up on action items
Maintain strict confidentiality in all business activities, especially on matters that have significant impact to the Company and involve strategic initiatives and plans
Assist the Site Head wherever needed to conserve their time and perform all other duties as assigned
Site Administration & Communications
Develop and distribute site communications including posters, newsletters, and announcements
Manage and post content on Viva Engage to keep employees informed and connected
Serve as a key point of contact for site-wide information and updates
Prepare status reports and documents needed for the operation of the site
Employee Engagement & Events
Plan, coordinate, and execute site events and employee engagement programs
Support initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture and team collaboration
Coordinate logistics for site-wide meetings, town halls, and special events
Onboarding Support
Help coordinate new employee welcome activities and orientation sessions
Create and maintain site orientation materials to ensure a positive onboarding experience
Procurement & Administrative Operations
Process purchase orders through eBuy/COUPA
Review, analyze, and recommend/take actions based on data gathered from a variety of sources
Maintain a wide range of independent contacts both inside and outside the organization
Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of company programs
Provide guidance, interpretation, and administrative assistance to client groups and colleagues
About You
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience in a similar administrative/executive assistant role OR in a communication role, with considerable experience and knowledge working with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with SAP, eBuy/COUPA, Concur, iLearn, Tririga
Video creation and editing skills (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Canva Video, Clipchamp, or similar tools)
Background in pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
Event planning experience
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$36.81 - $49.08All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.