Senior Administrative Assistant, IMCO, Eyecare & Specialty

Job Title

To provide lead administrative support to the VP of Specialty & Eye Care International Marketing and Commercial Operations (IMCO), as well as support for the extended Specialty and Eye Care department.

• Proactively manages complex calendars across multiple time zones, anticipating conflicts and prioritizing meetings based on business needs
• Meeting and travel activities: assist with organizing meetings, sending invitations, booking rooms and venues, arranging catering and other vendors as needed, preparing documents, taking meeting minutes, and following up after meetings
• Organizes business trips, including travel and accommodations, and processes travel expense claims as necessary
• Processes mail: manages incoming and outgoing mail for the department
• Budget: supports the Specialty & Eye Care team in all administrative matters related to budget control
• Maintains and updates department distribution lists to ensure accurate and effective communication
• Handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion, particularly related to budgets, personnel, strategy, and business performance
• Acts as a team player, providing support and mentorship for the other department administrative assistant as workload allows
• Identifies opportunities to improve administrative processes, including templates, trackers, distribution lists, workflows, and team operating routines
• Uses advanced software skills to perform work assigned and excels with Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software, including the Corporate Travel Website
• As appropriate, keeps up to speed with the latest Abb Vie AI tools to help improve administrative processes and drive efficiency

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
• 5+ years of previous administrative experience or equivalent
• Operates with little instruction and minimal supervision
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Planning and organization skills
• Time management and prioritization skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially in scheduling, travel, expenses, communications, and document preparation

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