Sr. Administrative Assistant

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Business Support

Job Sub Function:

Administration & Secretarial

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Sr. Administrative Assistant. This hybrid position is located in Raritan, NJ.

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Senior Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to senior leaders, exercising autonomy, discretion, and sound judgment to manage complex priorities, sensitive information, and time-critical deliverables.

This role leads core administrative processes, supports high-impact meetings and projects, and partners across regions, cultures, and organizational levels in a fast-paced global environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Duties are representative and may evolve based on business needs.)

• Manage complex domestic and international travel arrangements in compliance with company policy, including required documentation
• Coordinate registration, payments, and logistics for global conferences, external engagements, and executive visits
• Provide administrative support for two VP level leaders and team members
• Initiate and manage purchase orders, departmental purchasing cards, and related procurement activities
• Coordinate recurring leadership and team meetings, including agendas, scheduling, and virtual or hybrid setup
• Plan special events, off-site meetings, and training sessions, including space, catering, and onsite needs
• Lead onboarding coordination for new team members, including systems access, equipment, workspace, and credentials
• Maintain organized document and file management systems, including SharePoint
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external visitors, including registration, workspace, and travel support
• Oversee office services, supplies, business cards, and mail distribution
• Provide backup support for other senior assistants as needed
• Support ad hoc initiatives and special projects requiring independent judgment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of administrative experience or similar is required
• Demonstrate excellence in managing complex executive schedules and competing priorities

• Be highly proficient with enterprise systems (e.g., MS Office, Teams, Zoom, Concur, Ariba, SharePoint)
• Exhibit strong judgement, problem-solving ability, and proactive anticipation of leadership needs
• Operate with discretion and integrity when managing sensitive and confidential information
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams with urgency, flexibility, and attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and effectively across stakeholders and levels
• Model a positive, “can-do” mindset aligned with Johnson & Johnson Credo values

This job posting is anticipated to close on 6/30/2026.

This position is overtime eligible.  

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accountability, Administrative Support, Business Writing, Communication, Customer Centricity, Data Capturing, Diary Management, Document Management, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Organizational Knowledge, Organizing, Presentation Development, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Travel Planning, Typing

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$52,500.00 - $84,525.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year