Executive Administrative Assistant

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3 Locations
In-Office
63K-113K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior IT leaders: complex calendar and travel management, expense reporting, prepare meeting materials, coordinate stakeholders, track IT initiatives and action items, manage confidential information, assist onboarding and access requests, and improve administrative processes to increase efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Business Support

Job Sub Function:

Administration & Secretarial

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Executive Administrative Assistant, located in Raritan, NJ or Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA.

 

The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high‑level administrative and operational support to senior IT leaders, enabling effective execution of technology strategies that support DePuy Synthes’ global orthopedics business. This role plays a critical part in maintaining organizational efficiency, supporting complex IT initiatives, and ensuring seamless communication across technical and business stakeholders. The position offers exposure to enterpriselevel IT operations and leadership, making it an impactful and highly visible role within the organization, , and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide advanced administrative support to senior IT leaders, including complex calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting. 

  • Coordinate and prepare materials for IT leadership meetings, technology reviews, and cross‑functional forums. 

  • Serve as a central point of contact between IT leadership and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and follow‑up. 

  • Support planning and tracking of IT initiatives, including meeting logistics, documentation, and action‑item management. 

  • Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. 

  • Assist with onboarding, access requests, and coordination of resources for IT team members. 

  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency within the IT organization. 

Qualifications 

Education 

  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent. 

  • Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. 

Experience and Skills 

Required 

  • 6-8 years of progressively responsible administrative or executive support experience, preferably supporting senior leaders. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort working in IT‑enabled environments. 

  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. 

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for interaction with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. 

  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively anticipate leadership needs. 

  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. 

Preferred 

  • Experience supporting IT, Digital, or Technology organizations in a large, matrixed enterprise. 

  • Familiarity with basic IT terminology, systems, or project coordination concepts. 

  • Experience using collaboration, document‑management, or workflow tools to support team operations. 

  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build strong working relationships across functions. 

  • Experience supporting global teams or leaders across time zones. 

Other 

  • Language: English proficiency required. 

  • Travel: Limited travel may be required (generally less than 10%). 

  • Certifications: Administrative or project coordination certifications are a plus, but not required. 

 

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. 

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 

 

 Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. 

 

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Required Skills:



Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Business Writing, Communication, Contract Monitoring, Customer Centricity, Data Capturing, Diary Management, Document Management, Handbooks, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Organizational Knowledge, Organizing, Presentation Development, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Travel Planning, Typing

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

63,000.00 - 113,400.00 USD Annual

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child • Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year • Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 6-8 years of progressively responsible administrative or executive support experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively anticipate leadership needs
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
  • English proficiency
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
  • Experience supporting IT, Digital, or Technology organizations in a large, matrixed enterprise
  • Familiarity with basic IT terminology, systems, or project coordination concepts
  • Experience using collaboration, document-management, or workflow tools to support team operations
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and build strong working relationships across functions
  • Experience supporting global teams or leaders across time zones
  • Administrative or project coordination certifications

Johnson & Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson & Johnson and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson & Johnson.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.

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