Week 5

STRATEGY RELATED JOBS

Job 1

Job Description

Administrative Assistant Corporate Strategy

Job Location: Deerfield, IL

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Administrative Assistant, Corporate Strategy (Job Number: 010562) US-IL-Deerfield Description At Walgreens, we help people get, stay and live well. That’s our core purpose and the difference we make in people’s lives every day. Our purpose has shaped the direction of our company since Charles R. Walgreen Sr. founded his first drugstore in 1901, and it still does today. Our team members make that purpose come to life in our more than 8,000 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, in our call centers, distribution centers, clinics, specialty pharmacies, infusion and respiratory service locations and corporate offices. In fact, those daily demonstrations of our purpose have helped Walgreens become an industry leader and a household name. Walgreens has something for everyone who wants to build a successful career. Here, you’ll find supportive co-workers, an innovative environment and the tools you need to expand your skills, help build healthy communities and advance your career.  Job Summary  Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative duties and staff support services for the head (typically a Director/Manager) of a single organizational unit or a group of related programs. May assist in the development and maintenance of records, statistics, and reports and researching, coordination and distributing information and materials to the staff. Organizes duties of the Department head to facilitate the efficient operation of the department. Maintains excellent relationships with others. Job Responsibilities ·         Schedules, prioritizes and follows up on meetings and appointments. Maintains calendar and issues reminders and monitors appointments to assure the office operates efficiently. ·         Screens correspondence. Prioritizes the mail and responds to correspondence as instructed. Refers more complex and/or urgent correspondence to the Department head, gathers any additional information needed to respond. ·         Screens telephone calls and redirects to individuals who can quickly and efficiently respond. ·         Prepares reports, presentations, documents, etc. based on specific instructions. Reviews presentation materials to ensure accuracy. Distributes information and materials to the staff as required. ·         Processes expense reports and monitors incoming invoices. Prepares forms to process and pay invoices. May assist in the department’s budget process. ·         Makes necessary travel arrangements, including ground transportation and hotel accommodations. Prepares travel itineraries for supervisor and direct reports. ·         Handles confidential and/or sensitive department information with discretion. ·         Oversees office environment by preparing and submitting requests for new equipment, office furniture and/or equipment maintenance and repair. Ensures that office supplies are replenished when needed. Qualifications Basic Qualifications & Interests ·         High School Diploma / GED and at least 2 years of general administrative experience (for example: answering phones, making travel arrangements, distributing correspondence, etc.) ·         Experience coordinating and scheduling multiple events simultaneously. ·         Experience managing calendars for 1 or more individuals (for example: setting up meetings and determining the priority of meeting requests and events). ·         Experience working with individuals at all levels of the organization. ·         Experience building and maintaining relationships within a team ·         Basic level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: opening a workbook, inserting a row, selecting font style and size, formatting cells as currency, using copy, paste and save functions, aligning text, selecting cells, renaming a worksheet, inserting a column, selecting a chart style, inserting a worksheet, setting margins, selecting page orientation, using spell check and/or printing worksheets). ·         Basic skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: inserting, rearranging, hiding and deleting slides, navigating between slides, increasing list level, adding, centering and editing text, changing views, inserting a table or a note, moving objects, printing outline view and/or running a slide show). ·         Basic level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: opening a document, cutting, pasting and aligning text, selecting font type and size, changing margins and column width, sorting, inserting bullets, pictures and dates, using find and replace, undo, spell check, track changes, review pane and/or print functions). ·         Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates. ·         Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives and determining when escalation of issues is necessary. Preferred Qualifications & Interests ·         Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree ·         Experience using Microsoft Outlook for email and calendar management

Requisition ID 010562

Job 2

Hanover Research – Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy Hanover Research is a global information services firm providing knowledge support to both for-profit and non-profit organizations.  Through our unique, fixed-cost model we provide customized, timely, and authoritative research and advice enabling our clients to make informed decisions, identify and seize opportunities, and heighten their effectiveness. Hanover Research is actively recruiting for our Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy position in our Washington, D.C. office. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for sourcing and exploring new product ideas, building and launching new products, identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance existing products, and supporting a wide variety of operational improvement initiatives aligned with Hanover’s strategic growth plan. This position will allow for the swift development and refinement of a comprehensive set of primary and secondary research skills, regular opportunities for internal and external senior stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to a young and rapidly-growing enterprise.  We expect all employees to be intellectually curious, ambitious, and interested in assuming increasing levels of responsibility as they advance their careers. Location: Washington, D.C. The following skills and attributes are highly desired: ·         An extremely strong and demonstrable work ethic; ·         Strong interest and competence in conducting primary and secondary research; ·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ·         Intellectual curiosity and predisposition to problem-solving; ·         Proven ability to make quick and informed decisions under tight deadlines; ·         Willingness to tackle complex, often unfamiliar projects or concepts; ·         Ability to take ownership of assigned project from start to finish; ·         Ability to work quickly and independently with minimal guidance or oversight; ·         Ability to collaborate effectively with other members of the Strategy team; ·         Competence building collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; ·         Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment; ·         High comfort level with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word; ·         Experience with new product development is preferred; ·         Experience writing for a business / professional audience is preferred; ·         Experience doing business research is preferred. Minimum Education Required:  A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Economics, or a related discipline, though candidates with who hold other degrees will be considered. Minimum Experience: 2 - 4 years of relevant full-time work experience, preferably in new product development, strategy, and/or product management. If you feel that you meet these qualifications, please apply online at: http://hanoverresearchcareers.catsone.com/careers/ Please include a résumé and detailed cover letter outlining your experience in a Word or PDF document. Applicants failing to include a cover letter will not be considered. Hanover Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. While all applications will be reviewed, we regret that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job 3

Corporate Strategy Coordinator

Empowering healthcare starts with you. At McKesson, whether you work in HR or marketing, finance or public affairs, you're making a difference. You'll spark a chain reaction that results in millions of people getting more from their healthcare.

As the nation's leading healthcare services company, we touch virtually every aspect of healthcare. We empower our customers by delivering vital supplies and solutions. And we empower our employees through a supportive environment where opportunity and responsibility grow. Our exceptional leadership team provides the vision and strategy to advance healthcare, so you can feel confident in our direction and your future. At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

Working from our corporate office in San Francisco, the Corporate Strategy Coordinator is responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support for the Corporate Strategy Department.

The position provides the opportunity to expand knowledge across McKesson businesses, and includes the following:

·         Manage calendars for senior members of the Corporate Strategy team.

·         Complete expense reports for senior level members of the Corporate Strategy team, and others as available.

·         Provide coordination and logistics for individual, team and business meetings.

·         Support team Project Manager with recruiting and onboarding activities, maintaining project database and team budget.

·         Support other administrative requests as directed by team.

5+ years advanced administrative support experience

·         Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build successful and effective relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.

·         Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings.

·         Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Advanced knowledge of administrative support; Highest level administrative support experience, arithmetic skills, the ability to use automated office equipment, follow difficult instructions, and maintain written records. Strong interpersonal skills and highest level of computer literacy with command of office software including spreadsheets, word processing and database applications. Ability to work under general direction, on multiple tasks with demanding timelines. Uses discretion and maintains high level of confidentiality.

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.

General office demands. Occasional travel, around 20%

We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.

It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.

At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers

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