Job Description

We are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant who can support our managers and teams. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating tasks, using your analytical and organizational skills. Good communication abilities are important, as you will interact with colleagues, executives, and clients both in person and remotely. 

This position is available for full-time and part-time (75-80%) employment.

 

Primary Responsibilities As an Administrative Assistant, your main duties will include:

Managing managers' schedules and calendars

Organizing team meetings and events, including virtual ones

Handling confidential materials

Writing meeting minutes 

Planning and arranging international travel, as well as creating expense reports

Communicating effectively with executives, their assistants, and internal/external clients

Coordinating and completing tasks assigned by managers and teams

 

Qualifications To excel in this role, you should have:

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments

At least 2 years of administrative experience

Fluent in English and Czech/Slovak (both spoken and written)

High school diploma

Proficiency in MS Office

Familiarity with organizing international travel is beneficial

Some experience in event planning and coordination is a plus

What we offer: 

Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment 

Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally 

Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases) 

Pension and health insurance contributions 

Internal reward system plus referral program 

5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution 

Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card 

Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs 

Up-to-date laptop and iPhone 

Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner 

Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more 

 

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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:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Business Writing, Business Writing, Client Communication, Client Management, Collaborative Communications, Communication, Czech Translation, Database Management, Data Entry, Document Management, Email Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Expense Report Development, File Management, Financial Analysis, Human Resource Management, International Travels, Interpersonal Communication, Inventory Management, Leveraging, Management Process, Meeting Management, Meeting Minutes, Meeting Organization {+ 17 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

05/31/2025

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Requisition ID:R349309