Executive Assistant (Onsite: Sunnyvale, CA) at Danaher Corporation

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) with 5+ years of related work experience
  • 3+ years of project management skills and experience in event planning, managing and coordinating all aspects of executive meetings and conferences from inception to completion
  • Excellent computer skills: Outlook (e-mail and calendar management), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office products
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness with proven ability to anticipate needs, prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple priorities with tight timelines, take initiative, be a self-starter, and solve problems calmly and professionally in a team environment
  • Ability to travel internationally and domestically per business needs

Responsibilities

  • Understand the Leader's goals and priorities to anticipate needs and align support accordingly
  • Proactively manage the Leaders’ daily schedule and calendar
  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of executive meetings including conference room reservations, teleconference & video conference set-up, catering, and associated meeting logistics including related social activities for both on-site and off-site events
  • Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas
  • Coordinate with Communications and HR to distribute announcements on behalf of the Leader
  • Lead projects as directed by the CFO and VP, Information Technology by clarifying roles and responsibilities among team members, ensure timelines are met, deliverables identified, and resources are aligned
  • Plan and execute project team meetings accordingly
  • Provide administrative support for the SVP and Chief Financial Officer and VP, Information Technology, working with minimal supervision to handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature

Skills

Executive Support
Calendar Management
Travel Coordination
Meeting Logistics
Conference Room Reservations
Video Conferencing
Catering Coordination
Confidential Administration

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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