Executive Assistant at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Scientific ResearchIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience working with executives within and outside the company, customers, vendors, visitors, etc
  • Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Willingness and ability to learn company-specific software or system tools
  • High school diploma required. Associate degree or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to work to deadlines or address priorities even if after work hours (as needed)
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills in a demanding environment
  • Proven ability

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage executive calendars, including recurring meetings, prioritizing appropriately, and using good judgment in offering solutions to complex scheduling and meeting planning as needed
  • Help CHRO and VP remain proactive in managing times and priorities
  • Function as the primary interface on behalf of the HR executives to ensure smooth workflows
  • Interface professionally with other key leaders, customers, and colleagues
  • Enable complex global travel activities; prepare and coordinate complex and multi-stop travel, including accommodations, local transportation, passport/visa requirements
  • Proactively compile, submit, and track expenses for the executives in a timely manner. Anticipate potential travel issues and respond accordingly
  • Schedule and coordinate complex meetings, including attendee communications, venue management, audio/video set-up, catering, and program material preparation (e.g., annual leadership events, leadership off-site meetings, customer visits, town halls, team meetings, etc.)
  • Collate and access data and information in Excel and create high-quality PowerPoint presentations
  • Serve as an information source and respected advisor on departmental and organizational policies and procedures
  • Track and drive completion of key deliverables, proactively following up on outstanding items as needed
  • Track and facilitate external commitments and approvals needed in a timely manner
  • Uphold the strictest confidentiality on information gleaned as part of responsibilities. Manage highly confidential information and documents with discretion and confidentiality
  • Proactively manage communication (emails, phone calls, necessary follow-up); screen telephone or email inquiries, communicate messages, redirect calls, and respond to urgent inquiries from the corporate office, global site offices, and internal/external stakeholders over multiple time zones
  • Provide exceptional attention to detail in all efforts and outputs. Anticipate potential changes or shifts in priorities amidst simultaneous demands for attention

Skills

Calendar Management
Executive Scheduling
Global Travel Coordination
Expense Management
Meeting Coordination
Administrative Support
Organizational Skills

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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