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Canon USA & Affiliates Business Services Associate (Executive Assistant) in PRINCETON, New Jersey

Overview

The Business Services Associate will provide executive administrative support, streamlining processes, communication and activities across the business unit.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders and their teams to understand business strategy, products, processes, and systems and to support the day-to-day operations of their department

  • Gain an understanding of key business initiatives and anticipate the future needs of their team. Based on independent knowledge and understanding, draft agendas, presentations, meeting materials as requested

  • Collaborate with other Business Services Associates and functional areas (Travel, Finance, IT, Contract Administration, etc.) to identify opportunities to streamline workflows, to prioritize key business activities and develop solutions

  • Develop and maintain strong, credible relationships across business units and deliver business results

  • Respond to changing situations and encourage and help others to do the same

  • Manage conflicting priorities and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment

  • Independently resolve moderately complex problems and issues under general supervision using appropriate judgment, discretion, and knowledge

  • Manage all operational detail and issues independently-take ownership for completion

  • Prepare reports or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources

  • Assist in moderately complex project coordination and support departmental initiatives

  • Manage complicated business calendars in Outlook

  • Maintain confidential records and files

  • Assist with agendas, presentations, handouts, and other written materials for distribution at meetings

  • Manage meetings with internal and external customers (scheduling, meeting invites, prepare agendas and collect and distribute materials for meetings, assist in writing meeting minutes, etc.)

  • Manage complex travel schedules-both domestic and international. Complete expense reports following company guidelines

  • Ethics & Compliance ā€“ Complete required SOPs in designated time frame

  • Complete all requests in time frame allotted

  • Mentor and develop Administrative Assistants, as required

  • Performed other assigned tasks as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, Corporate environment

  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry preferred

  • Generally, supports VP(s) & Teams

  • Proactive and solution minded. Able to make independent and high-quality decisions

  • Strong business acumen (know all aspects of the company and business including the various programs and personnel to ensure efficient operations)

  • Must be creative and innovative

  • High level of proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite applications; tech savvy, strong computer skills

  • Exhibits outstanding customer service; keeps customer first

  • Results and quality driven

  • Dependable, dedicated; strong team player

  • Demonstrates professional judgment and strong decision-making ability based on company policy and precedent; able to work with minimal supervision.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to manage interaction with all levels of internal staff and outside contacts

  • Exceptional oral and written communications skill

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, some project management experience required.

  • Ability to track action items, metrics and timelines

  • Capable of managing, coordinating and consolidating slide decks

  • Highly organized, proactive, and motivated; ability to think strategically

  • High energy; calm under pressure

  • Flexible schedule and ability to work late hours if needed due to project demands

  • 3 Pā€™s ā€“ Passion, Positivity, and Productivity

What We Offer:

Competitive pay & benefits!

Comprehensive training and development programs that prepare employees to advance from within.

A company focused on creating a positive work and client environment.

Employee discounts on entertainment, products, and services nationwide!

Come Join Our Team!

Job Locations US-NJ-PRINCETON

Posted Date 6 months ago (11/10/2023 4:55 PM)

Requisition ID 2023-16994 # of Openings 1 Category (Portal Searching) Administrative/Clerical Position Type (Portal Searching) Regular Full-Time

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