Administrative Coordinator Virology

ppbDescription /b /p /p br/ pKnowledge:br/Excellent verbal (English German), written, and interpersonal skills are required. Requires knowledge and understanding of administrative and office policies and procedures. Must possess good proofreading and editing skills of technical documents. Has the ability to review the work of lower level administrative assistants. Advanced knowledge and experience using a number of office software. Works under minimal supervision. Receives occasional direction from manager to perform non-routine job responsibilities and duties. /ppbr/Specific education and experience requirements:br/Requires a minimum of a high school diploma plus 3-5+ years administrative experience.br/br/This position is not a career “stepping stone” position leading to Executive Coordinator; incumbents with appropriate knowledge and experience may qualify for other positions that support certain functional areas (e.g., support role for marketing, finance, clinical research, etc.).br/br/Specific job responsibilities:br/In addition to Senior Administrative Assistant responsibilities, prioritizes workload involving multiple large projects/timelines. Such projects may include coordinating or leading the implementation of new and/or revised software applications/databases including interfacing with vendors, ensuring user training, etc. with minimal guidance. Arranges for needed resources in order to meet timelines. Uses advanced level software programs such as Excel, ChemDraw, Filemaker Pro, Access and PowerPoint to create graphs, charts, spreadsheets, and LCD presentations. Under manager’s direction, creates draft reports, documents, presentations and templates using raw data. May gather data using internet searches. Understands the goals and objectives of the entire department and contributes to the attainment of those GO's. Keeps the bigger picture in mind and influences workflows accordingly.br/Responsible for coordinating large events which includes the planning, organizing and implementation of a number of event activities. Liaises with guests and speakers to assess needs and coordinates, as needed, such activities as travel, hotel, expense reports and tools and materials for presentations. Typically, coordinates the preparation of annual budget, reviews monthly budget, reviews and researches variances. May coordinate group lease cars requirements and activities (at International Locations). May assist with facilities space planning or office set-up. May screen and prioritize manager’s mail and email. Assists in the orientation of new administrative assistants and other staff. Ongoing, acts as a resource to other administrative assistants and is cross-trained to cover for another administrative assistant if he/she is out of the office for an extended period of time. /pppbEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) /b /p /ppIt is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. /pppbbr/For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: /b /p /ppPlease apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday. /p