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Executive Assistant Position at Protomer Technologies

We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless workbut it's work worth doing. Protomer Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lilly, based in Pasadena, California. Protomer team is an agile and fast-paced group that prides itself on quickly developing drug molecules that are advanced to the clinic.

This position provides critical executive support to the VP and Site Head of Lilly's Protomer site in Pasadena. We are seeking an experienced candidate with a demonstrated track record as a senior executive assistant or executive business partner, with proven judgment and extensive experience in comparable roles supporting senior leadership. Provide executive business partner and administrative support to the VP and Site Head of Protomer, coordinating and managing site functions and initiatives, and leading select initiatives independently.

Effectively manage site initiatives using a range of Lilly software and scheduling systems, and coordinate with business unit colleagues, the larger Lilly administrative assistant community, and internal and external business partners and vendors.

Track projects, schedule and run regular site meetings with senior scientists to monitor progress for senior leadership, and prepare minutes and progress summaries.

Proactively manage daily calendars, initiate contact, and build strong working relationships across and beyond the immediate work group.

Manage all travel arrangements (domestic & international) for VP, often with complex itineraries. Submission and reconciliation of travel expenses.

Act as site concierge, supporting visitor facility access and coordinating local arrangements.

Respond to routine correspondence as well as handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Partner with academic centers and external researchers to coordinate Protomer's regular seminar series and external meeting planning.

Own SharePoint sites, Teams pages, databases, and other collaboration tools as assigned.

Bachelor's degree along with 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant, executive business partner, or in a business support role that includes experience with executive calendar management, travel and expense planning and oversight, planning site initiatives, meeting coordination (including meeting minutes), correspondence and project tracking.

Ability to work five days per week onsite in the Pasadena office (typical hours 8:30 AM5:30 PM). Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus and a comprehensive benefit program.