This is a temporary contractor opportunity at NovartisNovartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world's population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life! Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnitwww.magnitglobal.com Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on... Senior Admin AssistantProfessionally and effectively provide Sr. Administrative Assistant support to the Integrated Marketing department with minimal supervision.Successful candidate must be a team player who can handle multiple assignments while proactively reaching out within the organization to find solutions, anticipateneeds of manager, have excellent attention to detail, and function as a partner.Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:• Responsible for: heavy calendaring, travel arrangements, processing expense reports, , arranging video conferences and internal /external meetings, writing staff meeting minutes with action items, and proven ability to learn new technologies.• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and securely handle critical material with all levels of management, in a professional manner.• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills required for interaction internally and with external partners, ability to lead by influence, and design and improve admin processes.• May be responsible for composing correspondences and communicating information on behalf of manager.• Build and prepare routine presentations/memos/reports for approval; the ability to work with financial/budget headcount. reporting systems to provide tracking reports is required• Handle approval and authorization process on behalf of supervisor for purchasing; exercises pre-determined spending authority.Education:High School Diploma is required, Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree is preferredExperience:• Experience working with an executive level manager strongly preferred.• Minimum 5 years of sr. administrative experience• Excellent planning and organizational skills• Superior attention to details• Demonstrated accuracy and speed in the use of standard office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and to perform tasks simultaneously with supervision in a fast-paced team environment• Ability to be resourceful, obtain information from the Intranet, learn new software programs quickly• Excellent interpersonal skills (team player)• Excellent (oral and written) communication skills• A strong understanding of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Organizational policies and procedures is a plus.Location: East Hanover, NJ(onsite role)Pay Rate: $35 - $38/hourContract: 9+ monthsHealth, dental, vision, 401kWhy Novartis?766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people's lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe we can reinvent what's possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the world's toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis! Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. To do our best work we need different viewpoints,which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all. Accommodation:If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit ****** 1.862.778.5441. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO