Human Resources, Executive Assistant
Job Details
- Req ID:
- R010799
- Location:
- Philadelphia, PA -- [Remote/Home-Based]
- Category:
- Human Resources
If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.
The HR Executive Assistant will work as an integral member of the Jazz Human Resources team. This position is accountable for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Chief People Officer (CPO), HR Chief of Staff (CoS) and select members of the Human Resources Leadership Team (HRLT).
General responsibilities include but are not limited to complex calendar management, domestic and international travel coordination for individuals and groups, expense management, catering management including setup and cleanup, and greeting visitors.
More specifically, the EA must be able to provide C-suite-level administrative and operational support to the CPO that helps the CPO maximize their time and effectiveness. It requires exceptional organizational skills, higher-order problem solving and critical thinking, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
The HR Executive Assistant will ensure the team runs smoothly, efficiently and professionally, coordinating all activities including, but not limited to:
Handle confidential and non-routine information for the executives supported, ensuring discretion in all virtual communications
Manage incoming communications including emails, voicemail, and digital calls and messages; provide timely follow-up and maintain administrative needs remotely
Prepare professional documents such as correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, and business plans using digital tools
Proactively manage the calendars for the Chief People Officer, HR Chief of Staff, Vice President of Talent Management and Head of Culture & Communications
Schedule and organize virtual meetings and maintain activities such as calendars, travel arrangements, and itineraries for occasional in-person events
Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and on time
Maintain organization charts and email distribution lists using collaboration platforms
Coordinate logistics for on-site meetings when required, ensuring a professional and seamless experience
Collaborate with other administrative professionals globally to deliver consistent support across multiple sites
Manage and/or coordinate projects as assigned (e.g. employee engagement, large internal conferences, off-site meetings, etc.)
Serve as a positive and supportive presence virtually, fostering strong connections and collaboration across the organization.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum of 8 years professional experience in a senior level administrative or business support role responsible for one or more senior executives
Excel in a fast-paced global environment, preferably in a biotech or pharmaceuticals company
Effective written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
Proactive higher-order problem-solving and critical thinking (i.e., able to tackle complex, non-routine problems and solve with skills beyond basic recall or simple application of knowledge.)
Must be able to prioritize and multi-task, work effectively with little or no direction, and build collaborative relationships with management, partners and peers
High integrity and discretion
Strong organizational and time management skills
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
HS Diploma is required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Description of Physical Demands
Occasional business travel as business needs require
Occasional mobility within office environment
Routinely sitting for extended periods of time
Constantly operating a computer, printer, telephone and other similar office machinery
Description of Work Environment
Frequent computer use at workstation
Work indoors in normal office environment
Responsibilities may require a work schedule that includes working outside of “normal” work hours, in order to meet business demands
Occasional business travel and in-person interactions requiring appropriate business apparel
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is: $92,000.00 - $138,000.00
Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.
At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.
