Alcon Laboratories, Inc. hiring for Administrative Assistant

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Administrative Assistant
Greater Atlanta Area, US - Pharmaceuticals, Research, Medical Devices
Under minimal supervision, responsible for advanced, diversified and confidential administrative support for management and their department. Requires continuous us of technical and business vocabulary and detailed knowledge of organization operations, organizational procedures and personnel. Relieves management of some administrative detail such as report and presentation preparation. Schedules appointments, meetings and travel itineraries. Uses various PC software packages such as spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, etc. to produce high quality reports, presentations, or other documents. Relies on experience and exercises judgment to complete tasks independently.

Prepares and distributes critical reports and communications of a highly confidential nature. Ability to plan and execute on & off-site meetings. Creates presentations and prepares meeting materials Coordinates schedules. Prioritizes incoming requests. Delegates as needed. Investigates diverse issues independently using sound judgment. Maintains records and runs complex reports. Analyzes results. Researches discrepancies that may exist and offers possible solutions. Screen calls, visitors and correspondence. Evaluates incoming documents and/or requests to determine appropriate action to be taken. Advises others on executive’s views of policies and issues. Performs other administrative duties as required.

We are proud to have some of the most exciting manufacturing technologies available. Our facility manufactures more contact lenses than any other site globally. To meet the demands of our customers, a 24/7 operation is required. As such, we must support and or cover weekend and night shifts. Alcon reserves the right to make shift assignments to meet the needs of the business.

As an Alcon associate, you are expected to know, understand, and comply with all applicable safety and health standards and rules.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. Alcon participates in E-Verify and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. The Novartis Group of Companies are also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.



EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum requirements

Associates degree with experience listed below OR High School Diploma with 8 or more year’s experience. Preferred Level: BA/BS Degree. English Six to Nine years’ experience in an administrative role. Preferred Level: Two to Five years additional experience supporting senior management Skills Type and Proficiency: Minimum Required: Strong communication skills. Advanced knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. Organization and time management skills. Effective multi-tasking abilities. Preferred Level: Sound Judgment and discretion. High energy. Ability to work independently. Detailed knowledge of organization’s operations, procedures and personnel.

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Posted May 01, 2015 at 02:06PM