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Pfizer

Makes cancer drugs, vaccines and other medicines

Admin Assistant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Beijing, China
In Person
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or higher and at least five 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.
Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to business leaders, including managing records, verifying data, responding to emails, and scheduling meetings.
  • 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, negotiate timely execution of work, and take 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 serve as the lead for specific projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant supporting executive leadership in a global organization.
  • Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare environment.
  • Experience in training others and providing guidance to the team.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proactive approach to work and the ability to initiate follow-up actions.
  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity, curiosity about how these tools can improve outcomes, and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.

About the company

Pfizer discovers, makes, and sells prescription medicines and vaccines for patients, doctors, and governments worldwide, with large businesses in vaccines, cancer, heart disease, and rare diseases. In 2020, its COVID-19 shot, developed with German partner BioNTech, became the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the United States. Its scientists find drug candidates and run clinical trials to prove they are safe and effective, and Pfizer then manufactures approved products in its own plants, earning most of its money from patented drugs before cheaper generic copies arrive. Pfizer was founded in 1849 as a chemicals business in Brooklyn and is based in New York City.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1849

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What believers are saying

  • Newer drugs carry the business: launched and acquired products grew 18% operationally in Pfizer's August 2026 quarterly report.
  • The outlook improved: in August 2026, Pfizer raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $60.5 billion to $62.5 billion.
  • Vaccine scientists get room to grow: Pfizer's $470 million Pearl River, New York research expansion is designed for 370 workers.

What critics are saying

  • Expect more site cuts: in November 2025, Pfizer moved to shrink Swiss staff from about 300 to roughly 70.
  • Generics will erase sales: Pfizer expects patent losses to cut $17 billion to $18 billion of yearly revenue through 2028.
  • Pfizer is chasing obesity leaders: Metsera's monthly shot showed 12.3% weight loss at 28 weeks in February 2026 data.

What makes Pfizer unique

  • Pfizer bought its way into cancer: its Seagen buyout added antibody-drug conjugates, which carry chemotherapy straight to tumors.
  • Pfizer is betting on monthly obesity shots: Metsera's berobenatide is dosed once a month, unlike weekly Wegovy and Zepbound.
  • Pfizer leans on one partnered heart drug: blood thinner Eliquis, sold with Bristol Myers Squibb, brings about 14% of revenue.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
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