Executive Assistant

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Executive Assistant (Legal & Commercial Enablement)

Provide high-level, strategic administrative and operational support to senior leaders within Legal and Commercial Enablement. This role serves as a trusted partner, enabling leaders to operate effectively by managing priorities, optimizing workflows, and driving coordination across complex, cross-functional initiatives.

The Executive Assistant exercises sound judgment, discretion, and autonomy in handling sensitive and confidential matters. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and influence outcomes in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

The Opportunity

Executive Support & Prioritization

• Manage complex calendars, ensuring alignment with business priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve competing demands.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including contingency planning
  
  

Strategic Coordination & Business Operations

• Serve as a liaison across Legal, Commercial Enablement, and other internal/external stakeholders
• Support planning and execution of leadership meetings, offsites, and key business reviews
• Track and follow up on action items, ensuring accountability and timely execution
  
  

Communication & Content Development

• Prepare, review, and refine presentations, communications, and reports for executive audiences
• Draft correspondence and messaging on behalf of leadership
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and professionalism in all materials
  
  

Project & Program Support

• Assist with cross-functional projects, including coordination, documentation, and status tracking
• Help streamline processes and identify opportunities for operational efficiency
• Act as a point of contact for special initiatives and ad hoc requests
  
  

Confidentiality & Judgment

• Handle highly sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Exercise independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to improving administrative processes, tools, and ways of working
• Support quality objectives through daily actions and continuous improvement mindset
  
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience OR Associate’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience supporting senior leaders
• Experience supporting executives in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, or Commercial teams
• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate operations
• Experience managing complex projects or initiatives
• Ability to influence without authority and build strong relationships across functions
• Experience creating executive-level presentations and communications
• High level of adaptability and comfort with ambiguity
  
  

Key Attributes

• Proactive and forward-thinking
• Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills
  
  

This position is based on site in Indianapolis.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $68,600 to $127,400. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits
Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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