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Job Function:
Business SupportJob Sub Function:
Administration & SecretarialJob Category:
Business Enablement/SupportAll Job Posting Locations:
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:
We are searching for the best talent for a Sr. Administrative Assistant. This fully onsite will be in New Brunswick, NJ.
An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.
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This position plays a critical role in enabling the effectiveness of the HUB by driving seamless administrative execution, operational discipline, and coordination across a global, matrixed communications environment. The Sr. Administrative Assistant will operate as a trusted partner to the VP, maintaining visibility across priorities, anticipating needs, and ensuring the smooth delivery of HUB activities at speed and scale.
RESPONSIBILITIES / PRINCIPAL DUTIES
The Sr. Administrative Assistant will execute against a dynamic portfolio of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Executive Support & Prioritization
- Serve as a strategic administrative partner to the VP leading the IM CPA Core Capability HUB
- Maintain line of sight across HUB priorities, ensuring alignment, sequencing, and timely execution of key activities
- Calendar, Meetings & Coordination
- Lead complex calendar management, ensuring optimization of executive time across global stakeholders
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including senior leadership engagement and cross-functional forums
- Manage travel logistics and expense reporting with accuracy and timeliness
- Operational Excellence & Project Management
- Drive execution of administrative and operational plans that enable HUB performance
- Track milestones, identify risks, and ensure issues are proactively managed and resolved
- Support delivery of key initiatives across the HUB, ensuring deadlines and dependencies are met
- Financial & Vendor Management
- Partner with finance to monitor HUB budget, including purchase orders, T&E, and vendor contracts
- Provide regular reporting on spending to inform planning and decision-making
- Coordinate with external agencies and vendors to ensure seamless execution
- Engagement & Team Operations
- Plan and execute key HUB engagements, including team meetings, leadership sessions, and offsite events
- Support ad hoc requests and special projects aligned to HUB priorities
- Contribute to a high-performing, connected team environment
- Quality & Communication Support
- Provide proofreading and editing support to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Maintain professionalism and discretion when handling confidential materials
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of administrative, project management, or coordination experience required; at least 3 years supporting senior leaders in complex, global, or matrixed environments is preferred.
SKILLS
- Demonstrate excellence in managing complex executive schedules and competing priorities
- Be highly proficient with enterprise systems (e.g., MS Office, Teams, Zoom, Concur, Ariba, SharePoint)
- Exhibit strong judgement, problem-solving ability, and proactive anticipation of leadership needs
- Operate with discretion and integrity when managing sensitive and confidential information
- Manage multiple concurrent workstreams with urgency, flexibility, and attention to detail
- Communicate clearly and effectively across stakeholders and levels
- Model a positive, “can-do” mindset aligned with Johnson & Johnson Credo values
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This role may require coordination of and participation in activities outside of standard business hours as needed to support global operations.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 6/4/2026.
This position is overtime eligible.
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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Accountability, Administrative Support, Business Writing, Communication, Customer Centricity, Data Capturing, Diary Management, Document Management, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Organizational Knowledge, Organizing, Presentation Development, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Travel Planning, TypingThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$52,500.00 - $84,525.00Additional 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
Skills Required
- High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience required
- At least 3 years supporting senior leaders in complex environments preferred
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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.
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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.
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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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