Assistant to the MD at Pharma Ethics

Job Summary

• This is not a typical executive assistant role but one that requires a highly intelligent, articulate, and strategic individual capable of matching the MD’sbusiness acumen.
• The ideal candidate will be proactive, resourceful, and able to contribute to high-level decision-making, helping to drive the company’s growth and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to the MD, assisting with strategic business tasks, project management, and execution.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and pharmaceutical market data to provide insights and recommendations to the MD.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and proposals for internal and external meetings, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Manage high-priority projects for the MD, working across departments to ensure timely execution and results.
• Collaborate with the MD on business development activities, including client meetings, negotiations, and strategic planning.
• Serve as a trusted partner to the MD, offering input on critical business decisions and contributing to problem-solving.
• Draft, edit, and review communications, emails, and documents on behalf of the MD, ensuring a professional and articulate tone.
• Coordinate the MD’s schedule, prioritizing meetings and tasks to align with business objectives.
• Assist with analyzing sales reports, marketing strategies, and performance metrics, providing insights that drive operational improvement.
• Handle complex tasks and challenges with minimal supervision, using strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Pharmacy, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 - 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently, think critically, and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proactive and resourceful in anticipating the MD’s needs and responding to business challenges.

Key Skills:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent research and report-writing capabilities
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Project management and multi-tasking
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability
• Ability to match the MD's level of critical thinking and innovation.

Additional Considerations:

• The candidate should be a fast learner, intellectually curious, and comfortable in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Interest or experience in the pharmaceutical sector is a strong plus.
• Must possess the ability to work closely with an ambitious and high-performing MD to help drive business success.