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The Executive Assistant for the Vice President and Group Executive, LSIG & HGM 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 position is onsite in Port Washington, NY or Boston, MA.
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: - Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred; 10+ years previous experience supporting executive leaders
- 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
- Capability to work extended hours per business needs including the potential for occasional overnight travel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort interfacing with board members, senior leadership, and external clients/vendors
- Develop high-quality written materials for executive, ensuring flawless accuracy, formatting, and proofreading
- Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable, skilled at responding to dynamic situations and realigning priorities as needed
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: 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
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The salary range for this role is $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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. 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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