Senior Administrative Coordinator

Job Description

Senior Administrative Coordinator

 

The Senior Administrative Coordinator will support managers and their teams within Data Integration & Automation hub. 

Job responsibilities require coordination of multiple tasks to complete work assignments, which include analytical thinking, organization skills, independent judgement, creativity, and problem-solving skills. 

This position also requires strong communication skills for effective interaction with administrative colleagues, company executives and internal/external clients/vendors both on-site and remotely to maintain overall workflow. 
 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Conduct general secretarial/clerical duties and support overall office arrangements 

• Support managers and team with variety of regular tasks and initiatives on daily basis 

• Organize and plan variety of visitors’ agendas; receive guests, provide guidance, and coordinate inquiries 

• Organize team’s meetings, trainings, and other events; help with overall preparation and contact with involved vendors 

• Organize complex international travel arrangements and manage expense reports  

• Support finance systems management as per management request 

• Communicate at a high level to effectively interact with company executives and their administrative/executive assistants and internal/external clients 

• Organize archiving activities as needed, including external vendor document management 

• Manage a correspondence of the department and coordinate an appropriate movement of documents and information 
   

Qualifications: 

The individual must possess strong communication and people (social) skills; have some experience with event planning/coordination and general office arrangements: 

• Fluency in English (spoken and written, B2 level minimum) 

• University degree preferred 

• Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience (international company would be an advantage); experience of dealing with different time zones is a plus 

• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office applications) 

• Experience with international travel organization would be an advantage 

• Ability to handle and effectively prioritize many simultaneous assignments 

• Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work 

• Responsive and solution-oriented attitude 

• Good organizational and communication skills (both in Polish and English) with the ability to foster good relationships with staff 

• Flexible and mature attitude with the ability to work unsupervised 

• High reliability, integrity, and confidentiality in handling jobs 

 

We are offering: 

• Independent work in an international team in a company with an established position on the market 

• Employment based on a permanent employment contract with a rich package of benefits  

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Confidentiality, Database Management, Event Planning, Executive Relationship Management, Extensive Traveling, File Management, International Travel Arrangements, Inventory Management, Office Administration, Office Management, Payment Handling, Prioritization, Processing Expense Reports, Project Coordination, Purchase Order Management, Secretarial Work, Travel and Expense Management, Travel Coordination, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/16/2026

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