Junior Project Manager & Administrative Assistant

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

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As an independent function within the Roche Group, Group Audit & Risk Advisory (GA&RA) provides assurance to the senior leaders of the organisation. Within GA&RA, the Functional Excellence & Operations team serves as a partner aspiring to unlock the potential with innovation & excellence.

The Opportunity:

• Organise and coordinate internal and external meetings, seminars and events

• Provide administrative and organisational support to leadership team members

• Support the onboarding of new GA&RA employees as well as offboarding

• Serve as the "go-to person" for general operational or administrative inquiries (e.g. time management system, setting up interviews, etc.)

• Maintain and update the departmental intranet, as needed

• Assist with myBuy/ procurement tasks (invoices, purchase orders, etc.)

• Deputise for other Management Assistants

• Carry out operational one-time and routine tasks in departmental applications and related documents; Support document management and process monitoring; Support the Senior Process & Project Manager

• Provide back-up for proofreading English language reports, slide decks, etc.

• Provide support to the Head of GA&RA

Who you are

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

• You bring a strong customer orientation and team player attitude

• You are curious and eager to learn with attention to detail

• You have strong native proficient communication skills in English and additional languages are an asset.

• Outstanding computer skills and specific proficiencies with gSuite (gDoc, gSheet, gSlide), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications

• Excellent time management & organizational skills with proven abilities to work independently

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Roche IT systems such as myBuy and JAZ is desired

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.