What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Leica Biosystems?
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At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher's 15 operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Leica Biosystems, we're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You'll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you'll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.
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The Executive Assistant at Leica Biosystems supports the Commercial Leadership Team and requires strong organization, professionalism, and discretion, handling calendar management, travel, expenses, and purchase requests. The Executive Assistant acts as a key point of contact for executives and stakeholders, coordinates communications, and organizes meetings and team events.
This position reports to the VP, Global Sales Enablement and Operations, is part of the Commercial team located in Deer Park, IL and will be ONSITE.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Oversee comprehensive calendar management, coordinating all facets of executive schedules, including intricate domestic and international travel arrangements, while proactively anticipating and addressing executive requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between executives and internal/ external stakeholders.
- Manage correspondence addressed to executive in a timely and effective manner. Administer and process monthly expense reports and purchase requests.
- Coordinate planning and organization of team events, meetings, and employee team-building initiatives, both on-site and off-site.
- Plan and facilitate management meetings, including preparing agendas, managing email distribution lists, creating PowerPoint presentations, recording minutes, communicating with presenters, and tracking follow-up actions.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 3 years supporting high-level executives, leadership teams
- Proven high attention to detail & professional discretion
- Demonstrated proficient-level experience in using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in the clinical diagnostics, healthcare, or life sciences industry.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP software solutions.
- Advanced presentation construction and analytic skill sets
- Experience with project management and event organization
Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers 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.
The annual salary range for this role is $65, $78,000.00. 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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Salary : $65,000 - $78,000
