Executive Assistant
Sanofi
Job title: Executive Assistant
Location: Cambridge MA, Framingham MA, Waltham MA, Swiftwater PA, Morristown NJ
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.
The Executive Assistant reports to the M&S Vaccines Quality Operations Head and is responsible for providing administrative support and project management to the M&S Vaccines Quality Operations Head and the Leadership Team to enhance the executive effectiveness by providing direct and indirect support.
This role requires the ability to manage within a complex, fast paced and dynamic environment, a very high level of administrative skill, strong oral and written communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks of equal/varying priorities is essential. Support action items assigned to and by the management are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and according to the plan.
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:
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on successful completion of tasks
Proactive calendar management for the M&S Vaccines Quality Operations Head, including respecting ways of working
Pro-actively manage meeting logistics and arrange domestic and international travel
Ensure efficient and compliant processing of expenses
Schedule meetings/reserves conference rooms and organizes social events
Ad hoc project support as needed by leadership team members
Proactively developing agendas and taking meeting minutes for Team meetings
Prioritize and execute tasks with minimal direction or supervision
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Interface with staff and senior level executives, external partners and consultants and keep the LT team updated on key information
Model all Play to Win behaviors and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture
Takes initiative and independently manages special/administrative projects
Respond in a timely manner to various inquiries for information
Meets regularly with other administrative team members to align on priorities
Manage Purchase Orders; respond to inquiries from accounts payable and payees
About You
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting senior leaders in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environment
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Experience with travel coordination and expense management systems (e.g., Concur)
High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in clinical development, R&D, or a scientific environment
Familiarity with Workday, SAP, or similar enterprise systems
Experience supporting global teams across multiple time zones
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry terminology and processes
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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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary
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.