We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide remote administrative and clerical support. The ideal candidate will assist with daily office tasks, communication handling, scheduling, and document management to ensure smooth business operations.
Key Responsibilities
•Manage and organize emails, calendars, and appointments
•Prepare, edit, and maintain documents, reports, and spreadsheets
•Handle data entry and maintain accurate records
•Coordinate meetings, calls, and virtual appointments
•Respond to inquiries and provide basic customer or client support
•Assist with file management and digital organization systems
•Support team members with administrative tasks as needed
•Perform research and compile information when required
Preferred Skills
•Experience with virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack, Trello, etc.)
Novartis is a leading global medicines company driven by advanced science and digital technologies to reimagine medicine. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, it operates in approximately 140 countries, focusing heavily on oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular, and rare diseases
Company Overview Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology Founded: 1996 (through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz)Global Workforce: 70,000+ employees worldwide Core Modalities: Chemistry, biotherapeutics, xRNA, radioligand therapy, and gene and cell therapies Employee Experience & Culture Workplace Culture: Employees widely praise Novartis for its supportive colleagues, collaborative atmosphere, and commitment to flexible working arrangements. It has been recognized as a top employer and Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner.Benefits: The company offers competitive compensation and strong employee benefits (e.g., comprehensive healthcare and wellness perks like gym memberships).Challenges: Workers frequently cite corporate bureaucracy and complex, slow-moving processes as areas of friction. Additionally, the company's continuous efforts to optimize and restructure can sometimes lead to pe...riods of organizational uncertainty or changes in management priorities.Career Growth: While there are vast opportunities for cross-departmental exposure and professional development, some employees note that vertical career progression can be slow.Career & Application Resources To explore current global and local opportunities, visit the Novartis Careers page.