QA Administrative Coordinator

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Job description

QA Administrative Coordinator
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible


Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Role and Responsibilities:

In addition to Senior Administrative Assistant responsibilities, prioritizes workload involving multiple large projects/timelines. Such projects may include coordinating or leading the implementation of new and/or revised software applications/databases including interfacing with vendors, ensuring user training, etc. with minimal guidance.

• Arranges for needed resources in order to meet timelines.
• Uses advanced level software programs such as Excel, ChemDraw, Filemaker Pro, Access and PowerPoint to create graphs, charts, spreadsheets, and LCD presentations.
• Under manager's direction, creates draft reports, documents, presentations and templates using raw data.
• May gather data using internet searches. Understands the goals and objectives of the entire department and contributes to the attainment of those G&O's.
• Keeps the bigger picture in mind and influences workflows accordingly.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Responsible for coordinating large events which includes the planning, organizing and implementation of a number of event activities.
• Liaises with guests and speakers to assess needs and coordinates, as needed, such activities as travel, hotel, expense reports and tools and materials for presentations.
• Typically, coordinates the preparation of annual budget, reviews monthly budget, reviews and researches variances.
• May coordinate group lease cars requirements and activities (at International Locations). May assist with facilities space planning or office set-up.
• May screen and prioritize manager's mail and email.
• Assists in the orientation of new administrative assistants and other staff.
• Ongoing, acts as a resource to other administrative assistants and is cross-trained to cover for another administrative assistant if he/she is out of the office for an extended period of time.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of administrative and office policies and procedures.
• Must possess good proofreading and editing skills of technical documents.
• Has the ability to review the work of lower level administrative assistants.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using a number of office software.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Receives occasional direction from manager to perform non-routine job responsibilities and duties.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma plus 3+ years administrative experience.

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About Gilead:

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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