Job Description

Associate I , Administrative Services

Overview:

The Associate, Administrative services will be responsible to ensure smooth day-to-day operations by managing various administrative tasks, supporting BU staff, and facilitating communication and coordination within the unit and CFT.

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ey responsibilities:

Vendor creation processes for all types of PO & NON-PO VENDORS to ensure timely and compliant vendor on-boarding Handling Pre & post event Documentation & logistic for Oncology events including 3rd Party, ISP, INTERNATIONAL events, Media, MCM and C2C while also supporting for HCP meetings Ensure all requirements for speaker status, Go Verify, due diligence, and DCR compliance are met prior to events, supporting seamless execution and regulatory adherence Supporting our events including RISE and cycle/business meeting events, ensuring smooth coordination & execution BU compliance SPOC for supporting & reviewing event creation, submission & closure processes utilizing Veeva (Salesforce) to ensure accuracy & compliance. BU SPOC for timely submission of the monthly CCC slides post coordination and internal team approval Ensuring proper audit documentation prior to payment processing to ensure adherence to compliance standards Process payments through PRH in Veeva & PPR in comet Raise Purchase Orders (POs) & submission of invoices to facilitate smooth financial operations Allocations of budget on an event-wise basis in Veeva Manage finance-related tasks such as monthly provision tracking to maintain budget accuracy, track monthly Promotional Expenses for the BU Track and maintain databases from a MCAAS Audit perspective to support accurate reporting and monitoring Leading Self-audit with Marketing team prior to audit Raising Request to global procurement for legal documentation with new & existing vendor (Agreements) Provide secretarial support including calendar management, travel bookings, and expense tracking for the Oncology Business Unit Head Maintain various trackers and databases to support team operations and facilitate efficient workflow Creating and maintaining Discount Approval Forms (DAF) for various private and government accounts Processing and collecting data and documents for Tender Submissions by coordinating with Legal, Finance and other functions.

Job Requirements:

Prior experience in administrative support or office management Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Problem-solving attitude and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Administrative Organization, Analytical Problem Solving, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Entry, Data Visualization, Document Management, Email Administration, Email Management, Health Economics, Mail Correspondence, Management Process, Office Applications, Process Improvements, Project Management, Reporting and Analysis, Task Coordination, Technical Support, Technical Training, Workload Prioritization

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/7/2025

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Requisition ID:

R358380