Job Description:
Ferring+You
You will act as a team member for the Administrative Excellence Hub, supporting the entire Canada organization and reporting to the Director Human Resources. You will team up with the admin group members (4 admin partners in total) to cover the day-to-day administrative activities and you will seek improvement whenever possible. You will be leading the relevant work processes and workflows as well as administrative projects and/or be part of sub-workstreams to improve and sustain activities within your own areas of responsibility. You will also be partnering with top management members and their function to define, design, improve and deliver administrative supports solutions. You will have the opportunity to grow and to be a part of company’s development.
Your day at Ferring
-
Act as an Administrative Partner with your dedicated function to define, design, improve and deliver administrative supports solutions
-
Team up and act as back-up for other assistants within the organization and ensure collaborative teamwork (group of 3 admin)
-
General administrative / secretarial duties such as Purchase Order creation, Master Service Agreement preparation, correspondence, calendar management, email and mail processing, slide deck preparation, minutes of meeting, filing/documentation, administrative training delivery, project coordination/lead, etc. with full discretion, dedication, and loyalty
-
Manage and optimize relevant work processes and workflows within own areas of responsibility
-
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for some administrative processes and activities
-
Traveling arrangements and the necessary bookings
-
Organize and coordinate events, meetings, conferences, visits from guests, business conferences
-
Follow-up of budget, resources, coordination of costs and reports
Behind our innovation…There’s you
-
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
-
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, in a corporate environment.
-
Strong knowledge on Microsoft 365 (excel formulas, power point creation, etc), SharePoint platform (e.g web page creation), TEAMS
-
Good understanding on how to use Artificial Intelligence as a supporting tool
-
Process, solutions and results oriented
-
Able to act as Project coordinator and a team player
-
Excellent writing and communication skills
-
Fluency in English is mandatory (fluency in French is a plus)
-
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
-
With a proactive, responsible and organized work methodology
-
Positive and “can-do” attitude
-
Business partner mindset
People come first at Ferring
-
Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
-
Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role
-
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
-
Extended support on family building journey
Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.
Behind our purpose… There’s you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.
Location:Ferring Canada
What We Do
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine and maternal health, and in areas of gastroenterology and urology. We are at the forefront of innovation in microbiome-based therapeutics and uro-oncology intravesical gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which markets its medicines in over 100 countries.
Community guidelines available here: https://re.ferring.com/Ferring-LinkedIn-Community-Guidelines
Social Media Privacy Notice available here: https://www.ferring.com/social-media-privacy-notice/