The latest Offre d’emploi Assistant marketing (H/F) – Messimy invites seasoned professionals to join a leading pharmaceutical group’s Marketing, Studies and Product Communication division. The 80 % contract, a temporary replacement, is designed to keep the department’s daily operations running smoothly while supporting a high‑profile international marketing seminar.
According to the posting, the role is based in Messimy and will run 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday. The successful candidate will act as the right‑hand to the Director of Marketing, handling agenda management, invoice processing via the SY system and providing administrative backup to a 38‑person team that spans marketing, research and product communication functions.
Core duties include organizing internal meetings—booking rooms, setting up videoconferences and drafting agendas—while also coordinating visits from subsidiary teams to the headquarters. A major component of the assignment is co‑organising an international marketing seminar expected to gather around 60 participants during the contract period.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
The job description breaks down the workload into three pillars:
- Organization of meetings and events: reserving conference rooms, preparing virtual meeting links and creating detailed agendas; planning subsidiary visits; and assisting with the logistics of a large‑scale international seminar.
- Assistant and administrative support: managing the Marketing Director’s calendar; validating and dispatching invoices through SY; handling mail, coordinating multiple agendas; processing purchase requests and monitoring the department’s budget.
- HR and internal logistics: overseeing onboarding and off‑boarding procedures—including IT equipment, telephone lines and security badges—tracking training registrations and follow‑ups, and maintaining office supplies and furniture inventories.
Required background and skills
Applicants must hold a BTS or an equivalent qualification and bring at least five years of assistant‑type experience, preferably in a demanding, structured environment. The posting stresses the need for excellent organizational, relational and writing abilities, as well as fluent English to liaise with overseas subsidiaries and aid in seminar coordination.
Technical proficiency is expected across the Microsoft Office suite—Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook—and familiarity with Boiron’s internal applications (X3, SY) is considered a plus. The employer seeks a candidate who is rigorous, autonomous, reactive, capable of juggling priorities and comfortable working within multidisciplinary teams.
Why the pharmaceutical sector values marketing assistants
Assistant marketing roles in pharma often act as the “Swiss‑army knife” of the department, bridging strategy and execution. As Cadremploi explains, such assistants support managers in both sales and communication initiatives, ensuring that campaigns launch on schedule and that cross‑functional teams stay aligned.Assistant marketing: études, missions et salaires
The pharmaceutical industry places particular emphasis on compliance, data integrity and coordination across multiple jurisdictions. A Glassdoor search for “assistant direction pharmaceutique et marketing” shows that companies routinely look for candidates who can manage complex schedules and regulatory documentation while maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.Assistant direction pharmaceutique et marketing jobs
Indeed’s listings for pharma‑industry marketing positions echo similar expectations, highlighting the need for assistants to support directors, handle budgetary tasks and ensure seamless interaction between business units.Pharmaceutical industry marketing jobs
Application process and next steps
Prospective candidates should prepare a résumé that highlights at least five years of assistant experience, fluency in English and any exposure to Boiron’s X3 or SY platforms. Demonstrating prior involvement in large‑scale event coordination—especially international seminars—will strengthen an application.
Since the posting does not specify a deadline, interested professionals are encouraged to submit their materials promptly. The hiring firm will likely conduct an initial screening focused on organizational competence and language proficiency, followed by a more detailed interview to assess fit within the multidisciplinary team.
Applicants can expect to discuss how they would manage the 28‑hour weekly schedule, balance Monday‑Thursday commitments and ensure continuity during the temporary replacement period.
What this role means for the market
Securing a capable assistant allows the marketing department to maintain momentum on product launches, regulatory communications and cross‑border campaigns—critical activities in a sector where timing and precision directly impact market share and patient access.
By reinforcing the director’s capacity, the company can focus on strategic initiatives while the assistant handles the operational backbone, from agenda setting to budget tracking.
As the temporary assignment progresses, the firm will reassess its staffing needs and may extend the contract or consider a permanent placement based on performance and business demands. Candidates who excel may find further opportunities within the broader organization.
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