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Strategy Management Office, Global Business Operations
Position: Executive Assistant to VP, Strategy Management Office & Operation Excellence group
Summary
The Executive Assistant to VP, Strategy Management Office and provides administrative and office management support to both VP and the related Operational Excellence groups. The successful candidate will be responsible for accomplishing diverse and complex administrative tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment, while working with a broad range of internal stakeholders and senior leaders across Global Business Operations and all functions of the company.
Specific administrative assignments will include proactive and heavy calendar management, meeting scheduling, travel booking, purchase order preparation and management, group logistics, preparing/processing expense reports and supporting internal budget processes. On the office management front, duties will include stocking and ordering supplies, overseeing use of office space, including conference room booking and desk space, planning and executing in-office meals, supporting event/meeting logistics, organizing consistent data management procedures (e.g., use of OneDrive, Teams, etc.), providing on-boarding assistance to new staff, and coordinating with corporate functions (BMS IT/AV services team, security, real estate and building management).
The scheduling piece of the role is significant and high profile, including executive and senior corporate leadership and other internal/external partners and stakeholders. The Executive Associate is expected to collaborate and cooperate with other EAs across the company to support the VP and organization effectively and should demonstrate a polished and professional demeanor in all internal and external interactions.
Preferred Skills
Anticipate needs of manager; take appropriate steps with minimal supervision to produce accurate and timely outcomes.
Adhere to T&E policies, including booking travel arrangements (domestic & international) and monthly reconciliation of business expenses and BMS internal corporate policies for accurate and compliant reporting of expenses.
Ensure VP preparedness for meetings (e.g., assemble meeting materials, assisting with PowerPoint presentations, preparatory meetings with key stakeholders & pre-reads)
Exhibit a willingness to assist and support others in the group while balancing work demands.
Escalate decision-making when appropriate.
Interface appropriately with BMS senior executives/matrix team members and collaborate effectively with both leadership team administrative staff.
Represent team in a professional manner in engagements with internal and external organizations.
Handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate diplomacy/good judgment in sensitive situations.
Prepare to adapt to constant change and quickly course correct when necessary, in a rapidly evolving environment.
Exhibit a positive work attitude, high productivity and a collaborative approach with other employees across the company.
Requirements
Successful candidate must possess 8-10 years of administrative experience, primarily supporting enterprise and/or Finance executives.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of management (internal and external).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, discretion & good judgment.
Adapts easily to new learning situations, knows how to set priorities, is very proactive, reliable, and accountable, and works with limited supervision.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be comfortable working with new tools and technologies including web-based and digital communications tools.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by remaining current with BMS continuous learning modules.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including but not limited to Outlook Calendar and Email, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
Candidate Rights
BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.
If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/
Data Protection
We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at https://careers.bms.com/fraud-protection.
Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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