Executive Assistant

We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.

We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.

Executive Assistant

We are seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and partnership support to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Growth Emerging Markets (GEM) Commercial. This role requires an elevated level of initiative, productivity, integrity, and discretion. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the GEM Commercial Leadership Team (LT) to ensure smooth operations and delivery of GEM Commercial priorities.

Regions Covered: Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Caricam, Gulf, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the SVP GEM Commercial.
• Partnering with the leadership team to develop and facilitate the execution of team objectives.
• Identifying, enhancing, and following specific processes and procedures to maximize business efficiencies and identify areas for improvement.
• Utilising various GSK systems to manage processes and adhere to policies.
• Undertaking ad hoc projects to support the SVP and leadership team.
• Coordinating regional plans with Local Operating Companies (LOCs).

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience supporting Senior Executives/SVPs and working with leadership teams.
• Demonstrated experience of working with multiple countries at either regional or global scale.
• Experience working with internal systems (i.e., expense and finance systems) and software packages (i.e., MS Teams, Office 365).
• Strong organisational and administration skills with the ability to prioritise workload, work with tight deadlines, and maintain excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills as role will require working between different teams globally across GSK and external parties.
• High level of discretion and sensitivity when dealing with confidential matters.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Recognised certifications/qualifications in business administration and software package usage (MS Teams, Office 365).

Closing Date for Applications – 7th Jan 2025

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.

When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above.

The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.