Pfizer

Pfizer

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Admin Assistant

Posted Oct 22, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Human Resources & People Operations Office Administration & Executive Support
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
China, Shanghai, Shanghai
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Bachelor degree or above with at least 5 years of experience
Education
Bachelor degree or above

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Role Summary

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Provides administrative support to a business leader and helps coordinate team operations. The role manages meeting arrangements, records and purchase orders, and logistics for larger or off-site meetings while identifying process improvements and vendors.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as a point of contact for administrative activities and support the business leader.
  • Create agendas, schedule appointments, and prepare meeting minutes for meetings and conference calls.
  • Organize documents, maintain file inventories, and manage purchase orders through Ariba.
  • Arrange logistics for large or off-site meetings and identify cost-effective vendors.
  • Improve administrative processes and resolve difficult issues with integrity and confidentiality.

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Qualifications

Bachelor degree or above with at least 5 years of experience; demonstrated planning and organizing skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; attention to detail and interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to handle confidential documents and information and complete quality work on time.

Required

  • Bachelor degree or above with at least 5 years of experience
  • Demonstrated planning and organizing skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with confidential documents and information
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to carry out all office functions proficiently and complete quality work on a timely basis

Preferred

  • Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant in a global organization
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proactive approach to work and the ability to initiate follow-up actions

Original job description

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In this role, you will:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to business leader, serve as the key point of contact for administrative activities, ensuring smooth operations within the team.
  • Create agendas, schedule appointments, and issue meeting minutes for meetings and conference calls.
  • Implement process improvements for administrative tasks and resolve difficult issues with integrity and confidentiality.
  • Organize documents, maintain an inventory of files, and manage purchase orders through the Ariba system.
  • Set up and handle logistics for large or off-site meetings and identify cost-effective vendors for various activities.
  • Ensure accuracy of work, use judgment to determine work methods, and proactively organize workflow.
  • Contribute ideas, foster enthusiasm, and negotiate timely execution of work while taking personal accountability for quality and professional development.
  • Lead others, monitor resources, provide input on performance assessments, and apply expertise to achieve broad objectives.
  • Complete complex assignments independently, ensure nonstandard work is reviewed for compliance and quality, and often be designated as the lead for specific projects.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Bachelor degree or above with at least 5 years of experience
  • Demonstrated planning and organizing skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with confidential documents and information
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to carry out all office functions proficiently and complete quality work on a timely basis

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant in a global organization
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proactive approach to work and the ability to initiate follow-up actions
  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

To learn more about acceptable and prohibited uses of AI during the recruitment process, please review our candidate AI-use guidelines available on Pfizer Careers.

 

 

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About the company

Pfizer

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Pfizer is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and manufacturing of innovative healthcare solutions. With a strong focus on improving lives through medications and vaccines, Pfizer has played a significant role in addressing various health challenges, including infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and rare conditions. The company emphasizes research-driven approaches and collaborative efforts in its mission to enhance global health and empower patients through cutting-edge science and technology. Through its commitment to high standards of safety and efficacy, Pfizer continues to shape the future of medicine.