Alphanumeric Systems Inc.

Administrative Assistant

Marietta, PennsylvaniaContract
$40 - $45 hourly
About the Job
Administrative Assistant (Onsite - Marietta, PA)

Alphanumeric Systems | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Environment

Alphanumeric is hiring an Administrative Assistant to support our long-standing pharmaceutical client in Marietta, PA. This onsite, day-shift role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and enjoys supporting senior leadership and site operations.

Pay Rate: $40-$45/hour

About the Role:
This position provides high-level administrative and operational support to site leadership, including direct support to the VP, MAPS Operations. You will play a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, driving organizational effectiveness, and supporting site governance processes.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage complex executive calendars, travel arrangements, and scheduling across multiple time zones and shifts.
  • Coordinate travel and expense reporting via Concur; process purchase orders using SAP and Ariba.
  • Support site governance and Tier 3 meetings (agenda creation, pre-reads, action tracking, and follow-ups).
  • Track key decisions, risks, milestones, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
  • Coordinate meeting logistics for leadership, including room scheduling and planning support.
  • Maintain and update site distribution lists for new hires, transfers, and departures.
  • Provide backup support for timekeeping and employee records in Workday.
  • Partner with Site Communications to plan and execute internal/external visits, including detailed itineraries (travel, lodging, transportation, meetings)
  • Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and site-wide events (e.g., town halls).
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of administrative or executive assistant experience.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of discretion, judgment, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with SAP, Ariba, Concur, and Workday.
  • Experience with SharePoint or team collaboration platforms.

What We're Looking For:
  • Proactive, anticipatory mindset with strong follow-through.
  • Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
  • Strong collaboration skills across leadership and shop-floor teams.
  • A detail-oriented professional who takes ownership and drives results.

Work Environment:
  • Onsite role (Marietta, PA)
  • Day shift schedule

If you're a highly organized administrative professional who enjoys supporting leadership and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.