Novartis Posted September 17, 2026

Executive Assistant

Bucuresti, Romania FULL_TIME
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#LI-HybridLocation: Bucharest, RomaniaThe Executive Assistant serves as a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing high-level administrative, operational, and organizational support. The role ensures efficient management of executive priorities, facilitates effective communication, and enables seamless day-to-day business operations while handling highly confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities:Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination.Organize domestic and international travel arrangements.Prepare meeting materials, presentations, agendas, and briefing documents.Support leadership meetings, take minutes, and track follow-up actions.Manage executive expense reports and approval processes.Essential Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.Fluency in English and Romanian is mandatory; additional languages are an advantageSignificant experience supporting senior executives in a matrix organization.Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.Resilient, adaptable communicator who handles confidential matters with discretion.Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Strong project coordination and multitasking capabilities.High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.Benefits & RewardsAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 96,250.00 - 178,750.00 RON annualThe base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdfNote: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Marketing
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Bucuresti, Romania
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Marketing role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 870 comparable Marketing roles across 153 biopharma companies.

870Comparable roles tracked
806Currently active
153Companies hiring similar roles
61Countries represented

Salary context

266 of 870 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject $96,250/yr – $178,750/yr
Highest disclosed · Sr Dir, HCP Marketing Neurology (Remote, US) · Servier $251/hr – $307/hr (≈ $522,080–$638,560/yr)
Peer group range $65,126 – $580,320 (median $208,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 870 comparable roles

United States401
China70
India57
Japan51
Germany32
Canada18

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Seniority mix

698 of 870 peers have a known seniority level

Manager316
Director124
Associate Director102
Senior40
Senior Director40
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc38
Associate23
Executive/VP15

Therapeutic area mix

176 of 870 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology72
Neuroscience36
Rare Disease23
Vaccines & Infectious Disease13
Cardiovascular / CVRM11
Dermatology & Aesthetics7
Immunology6
Ophthalmology4
Respiratory3
Gastroenterology1

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