Administrative Coordinator - US Rare Disease
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Amgen
Riverwoods, IL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Administrative Coordinator - US Rare Disease Employer Amgen Location Deerfield, IL Start date Apr 3, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Clinical , Clinical Project Management , Science/R D , Pathology Required Education High School or equivalent Position Type Full time Hotbed Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Job Details Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Administrative Coordinator US Rare Disease What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will provide complex administrative and operational support to the General Manager (GM) of Ultra-Rare Medicines, within the U.S. Rare Disease Business Unit. The Administrative Coordinator (AC) work assignments will require discretion and confidentiality, as well as considerable tact, judgment, creativity and initiative in resolving issues. The AC must also be able to manage multiple priorities in a continually changing environment. This role will support the GM and their direct reports (~8) with core responsibilities such as: Executive Support Ensuring timely coordination of department members administrative needs including, but not limited to: Manages multiple and/or or complex team calendars & email distribution lists Coordinates domestic and international travel, prepares expense reports, and ensures compliance with company travel policies and trainings Coordinates end-to-end meeting logistics including scheduling, room reservations, catering, technology setup, agenda preparation, and tracking action items Partnering with the marketing/sales planning teams on all-staffs and sales meetings to ensure all technical components of the meeting run smoothly Communication & Coordination Support the preparation of materials for internal meetings, business reviews, and team engagements Prepare, proofread, and format high-quality communications, presentations, and documents Liaise with cross-functional partners, executive assistants, and global teams to align schedules and workflows Maintain regular communication with internal stakeholders, managing follow-upsand flagging action items, partnering with members of the team to disseminate large communications (organizational announcements, Sales/Marketing communications, etc.) Administration Excellence Supporting team culture initiatives such as team on-sites and meetings Providing support to marketing with vendor contracting, creating purchase orders, congresses support and basic MAC submissions Providing administrative support for cross-functional initiatives and special projects as assigned Ensuring team maintaining tech-forward growth mindset by continuously testing and sharing new technology and/or productivity tools to improve operations What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The administrative professional we seek is someone with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Associates degree and 2 years of administrative experience OR 2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of administrative experiencePreferred Qualifications:
5+ years experience in an administrative support role Strong knowledge of technology, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint Skills and use of AI tools such as ChatGPT Knowledge of SAP, Webex, MS Teams, SharePoint and Concur Strategic problem solver who loves to think ahead and anticipate solutions to logistical issues Ability to work in a fast-moving, results oriented environment Strong cross functional partnership and communication across multiple members of the team Discretion in dealing with proprietary or confidential information Helpful, can-do attitude with a solution-oriented approach Polite and personable team player Skilled at remaining calm under pressure Ability and willingness to travel to company meetings, sites, etc. (~10%) What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Company We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide. We live the mission. We win together. We thrive on continual challenge. Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission. At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we're transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health. Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.Company info Website http:
//careers.amgen.com/ Phone 805-447-1000 Location Corporate Headquarters One Amgen Center Drive Thousand Oaks California 91320-1799 United States Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply now Send job Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alertSimilar remote jobs
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