Executive Assistant - Corporate Development

About the position

At Danaher, our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms—life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to multiple executives including projects, complex calendar management, event planning, and domestic/international travel arrangements. This position is part of the Corporate Development group and will be located onsite in our Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

• Expertly deliver heavy calendar management, architect and execute needs for worldwide department meetings to include logistics/securing conference room(s), set-up video conferencing/media, arrange, gather and distribute meeting materials, recordings and other collateral
• Provide a seamless communication bridge between executives and internal departments, demonstrating executive presence, leadership, and a keen sense to maintain credibility, confidentiality, discretion, and trust
• Manage and maintain multiple departmental databases, management files, and other electronic filing systems
• Manage invoice approval and submission process for multiple vendors
• Collaborate with and provide back-up support to the Corporate Development Executive Assistant when needed, which includes calendar management, travel scheduling, conference planning and meeting logistics

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience; HS diploma required
• 5+ years of successful experience as an Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistant, including substantive project management experience
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality regarding sensitive information
• Tech savvy and highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); excellent PowerPoint graphics/presentation skills are necessary
• Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate comfortably and effectively with individuals in a wide range of functions, and at a wide range of levels, throughout the organization
• Track record of success working on a fast-paced team with flexibility to quickly pivot and address unexpected matters for individuals in various time zones

Nice-to-haves

• Supporting global organizations
• Prioritizing and managing multiple projects/tasks
• Partnering with other administrative professionals to manage competing needs and schedules

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Bonus/incentive pay