Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

It's More Than a Career, It's a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

As the Administrative Assistant you will provide administrative support to departments and their leadership and performs a wide range of duties that support operations.

• You will support 2-5 leaders and offer up to 25% departmental support, to include maintaining departmental documentation and compiling reports from existing data and records.
• You will utilize SAP Concur to upload receipts and file expense reports; track and make corrections, if needed, until report is approved for reimbursement.
• You will manage multiple Outlook Calendars. Interacts with both internal and external executives, leaders and assistants, as well as consultants and vendor partners.
• You will coordinate a variety of complex meetings and use best judgment to prioritize time based on greatest need.
• You will coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel for leaders including air, hotel, ground transportation, parking, etc.
• You will schedule and host video conferences via Teams.
• You will maintain direct/open communication with higher level management, executives, Sarah Cannon colleagues, and outside contacts.
• You will schedule and coordinate candidate interviews and onboarding responsibilities.
• You will submit tickets to applicable IT team(s), as needed; corresponds with IT to facilitate necessary action to reach resolution and tracks tickets in ServiceCentral as necessary.
• You will prepare meeting agendas/reports/presentations; attends meetings as assigned by leaders and reports on actions.
• You will manage Staples and Amazon business accounts for all departmental needs. Maintain copy rooms and inventory as necessary in absence of Office Manager.
• You will transcribe scientific protocols, manuscripts, abstracts, and other medical information and correspondence as needed.
• You will be responsible for space floor management within assigned department including new hire desk setup.
• You will provide administrative support including typing, composing and proofreading correspondence, indexing and filing documents.
• You will participate in and assist with arranging educational activities and programs where appropriate.
• You will actively engage with the administrative community, including attending monthly meetings, events and professional development opportunities.

For this role, you must have:

• Knowledge of office management practices
• Knowledge of secretarial procedures
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type from draft copy
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately
• Associate Degree is preferred
• Three years of secretarial experience or equivalent experience preferred
• One year experience working in a health care organization

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.