Executive Assistant to International NS Head

Band

Level 2

Job Description Summary

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Location: Basel, Switzerland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Step into a role where your organizational excellence and proactive mindset will directly support strategic leadership across international teams. As Executive Assistant to the International NS Head, you’ll be at the heart of global initiatives, ensuring seamless operations and enabling high-impact decision-making. This is more than an administrative position—it’s a chance to shape how Novartis delivers innovation and collaboration across borders.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the International NS Head and team
• Coordinate complex scheduling across global time zones for meetings and trainings
• Organize logistics for international business travel and submit expense reports
• Manage on-site, off-site, and virtual meetings with precision and discretion
• Lead administrative projects with defined scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Streamline and optimize administrative processes for improved team efficiency
• Act as liaison for departmental guidelines and services across internal teams
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information and communications
• Support cross-functional collaboration and contribute to special initiatives
• Model Novartis values through proactive ownership and operational excellence

Essential Requirements

•  Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and professionalism
•  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences
•  Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
•  Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
•  High tolerance for deadlines and conflicting priorities

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting senior leadership in a global, matrixed organization
• Proven ability to manage cross-cultural interactions and foster inclusive collaboration

Benefits:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: Novartis Life Handbook

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility And Accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, be-cause of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Skills Desired