Executive Associate I

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Position Summary:

Position requires mastery of the executive associate function, including projection of a strong presence internally and externally with a high level of professionalism. Candidate will perform highly diverse administrative duties, which involve senior level contacts and exposure to sensitive information requiring confidentiality, discretion, and good judgment, as well as the highest level of core behaviors.

Key Responsibilities and Major Duties:

• Perform highly diverse, and often time-sensitive, complex administrative functions, projects, and tasks. Support up to 4 Executive Directory level area heads in Cell Therapy Development & Operations.
• Addresses correspondence, manages calendars, schedules meetings, conferences, and events, makes domestic and international travel arrangements, maintains accurate departmental records, and on-boards & off-boards contractors and employees.
• Has strong organizational skills, pays close attention to detail and follow-up, and properly balances priorities and resources. Manages, coordinates and organizes high level department meetings, town halls, including coordinating content and logistics
• Maintains a positive attitude, a high level of productivity, and is adaptable to change. Proactively looks ahead at schedules, events, and needs of manager/team, anticipates conflicts, problems and issues, and takes appropriate steps to produce desired outcomes with minimum assistance from supervisor.
• Interface in a professional manner with senior executives and matrix team members, handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate diplomacy and excellent judgment in dealing with sensitive situations.
• Anticipate key issues and implement action plans based on changing priorities and commitments.
• Prioritizes activities and takes action based on an understanding of departmental objectives and business needs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by remaining current with BMS continuous learning modules.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Sharepoint and strong learning ability to keep up with tools
• This role also provides end‑to‑end support for site meetings and events, including securing conference rooms, coordinating room setup and equipment with Facilities/IT, arranging and cleaning up catering, and serving as the primary day‑of contact. Events may range from single meetings to multi‑day, back‑to‑back programs, requiring strong organization, anticipation of needs, and effective coordination across stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• High School degree required, some college or degree desirable
• At least 7 years administrative or comparable experience. Prior BMS and Executive Associate or Project Coordinator experience preferred
• Highly motivated, independent thinker with proven problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to utilize technology effectively to support strategic initiatives and/or processes
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Must be highly proficient in various BMS systems (or willing to learn rapidly) (Concur Travel/T&E, MS Teams, SAP, eSetup, Conf Room Scheduling, WorkDay, and Sharepoint) and other office tools (Office365, Calendar, eMail and audio/ video conferencing).
• Detail oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills. Adapts easily to new learning situations, can establish priorities, is very proactive, reliable and accountable, and works with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative team player who effectively builds relationships with team and other departments and can work independently.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, pro-actively work independently and collaboratively with other administrative assistants/external partners, across organizational levels, functions, and supports business needs across different time zones and during periods of heavy workload.
• Exhibits a positive work attitude, high productivity and a collaborative approach with other employees across a matrix and international environment.
• The expectation of all Executive Associates within the Cell Therapy Development & Operations team is that of true collaboration and partnership to ensure business needs/goals are met. Will also be required to provide back-up support as needed to cover planned vacations as well as unplanned absences
• Minimal domestic travel may be expected.

Onsite Attendance:

• This position requires you to work on site three days a week and may choose to work from home two days a week.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Seattle - WA: $82,090 - $99,477


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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R1599348 : Executive Associate I