Administrative Assistant

Responsible for providing comprehensive support to their assigned division. Ensure that objectives are effectively achieved, consistent with Merck's requirements to ensure compliance, safety and reliable supply to our customers

Provide effective administrative support for a technical team of individual contributors and managers to facilitate efficient operations, thereby facilitate operational team members to concentrate on production specific value added tasks, acting as point of contact as appropriate. May include tasks such as conducting research, analyzing and reviewing data, and recommending action

Establish and effectively manage information management systems, develop reports, presentations, projects, timelines and correspondence utilizing many different computerized systems. Use standard systems including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP and various company and industry specific software for expenses management, travel management, document tracking, work order entry/tracking, procurement, manufacturing entry/reporting, etc

Skills and Knowledge:
Typical Minimum Education
Bachelors Degree or higher preferred; ideally in a related discipline

Relevant experience and a particular skill set in their area of expertise that adds value to the business; ideally in a manufacturing, preferably GMP setting

Core Competencies Technical

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job related computer applications required
• Knowledge of regulatory/code requirements to Irish, European and International Codes,
• Standards and Practices
• Report, standards, policy writing skills required
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma Methodology preferred