Administrative Assistant (Contract Role)

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

As an Administrative Assistant based in Karachi, you will serve as a vital anchor for office operations, blending professional hospitality with technical administrative support. You represent the primary point of contact for visitors and partners while ensuring our workspace and meeting environments are meticulously managed and prepared for success.

The Opportunity

• Anchor Office Operations by managing the front desk and lobby areas to ensure a professional atmosphere for all stakeholders while coordinating meeting room readiness and guest services.

• Drive Financial and Procurement Excellence by playing an integral role in financial administration, utilizing SAP to manage LPRs and GR records while verifying utility bills and invoices for audit compliance.

• Coordinate Vendor Relations by acting as the central hub for external partners, overseeing courier logistics, security system maintenance, and facility service deliveries.

• Oversee Site Logistics and Security by managing fleet movements, driver logs, and digital security through RFID access tracking while supervising facilities staff to maintain premium office standards.

• Foster Safety and Culture by assisting with internal events such as staff celebrations and townhalls, and serving as a first responder during safety incidents or SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) drills.

• Enable Operational Continuity by managing essential daily logistics and remaining available to support evening events, ensuring seamless business operations throughout the week.

Who You Are

• A Skilled Administrator with a proven background in office management, capable of balancing front-facing hospitality with complex technical tasks.

• Proficient in SAP with experience in digital procurement and record-keeping systems, maintaining a sharp focus on financial accuracy and audit readiness.

• An Exceptional Communicator possessing the interpersonal skills necessary to engage with diverse visitors and build trusted relationships with external vendors.

• Detail-Oriented and Organized with the ability to navigate complex logistics and security protocols independently in a high-energy environment.

• Committed to Workplace Safety with a working knowledge of SHE protocols and a proactive approach to maintaining a secure and healthy work environment.

Flexible and Proactive in a structured, fast-paced setting, available for a fully office-based role with a dedication to operational excellence.

What we offer

Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities, a competitive remuneration package and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders. 

Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients.

Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, respiratory disease and diabetes.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances that may require consideration.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.