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The Executive Assistant for the Vice President and Group Executive, LSIG & HGM and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, LSIG is responsible for providing thought partnership and general support to the Group Executive and LSIG leadership team.
The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills, technical skills, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, ability to work with confidential information, and the initiative to work in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment. Experience in the Danaher Business Systems (DBS) framework is a plus.
This is a fully remote position, with preference for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Manage complex and high-demand calendars in Outlook, prepare meeting materials, coordinate both on-site and off-site events of various scales—including agenda planning, accommodations, transportation, and catering—while also arranging comprehensive travel logistics such as flights and hotel bookings
Oversee and track key deliverables (e.g., expenses, purchase orders, budget reconciliation, etc.), while developing and executing action plans in collaboration with the Group Executive to meet deadlines
Exercise discretion when handling confidential information, adapt effectively to shifting priorities, and consistently provide outstanding support
Drive faster decision-making and feedback by creating, communicating, and executing efficient approval processes and workflows
Partner with executive support staff across LSIG to drive continuous process improvement and further collaborate and provide backup support as needed
The essential requirements of the job include:
High school diploma or equivalent experience required, along with 8+ years of experience supporting executive-level leaders. A bachelor's degree is highly preferred
Strong technical skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams and willingness to learn new technologies
Demonstrated ability and experience with managing confidential information at executive level and develop high-quality written materials for executive, ensuring flawless accuracy, formatting, and proofreading.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort interfacing with board members, senior leadership, and external clients/vendors
Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable, skilled at responding to dynamic situations and realigning priorities as needed
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Ability to travel upward of 20% domestically and/or internationally per business needs
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Experience working with a Fortune 500 company with diverse customer groups and job functions is preferred.
Previous International experience/exposure
Within Danaher Life Sciences, we offer a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info
Within Danaher Life Sciences we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working within Danaher Life Sciences can provide.
The annual salary range $115,000 - $120,000 This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law
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Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.