Executive Assistant to the President - Endoscopy

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

5d•$72,400 - $108,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant to the President of Medtronic’s Endoscopy business serves as a strategic partner and trusted extension of the executive office. The role requires professionalism, discretion, judgment, and organizational influence, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the organization. The successful candidate balances executive support with leadership across administrative and operational initiatives, helping drive coordination, communication, and operational effectiveness. Resilience, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and composure are important when managing shifting priorities and high expectations in a dynamic executive environment. The position supports the Endoscopy Operating Unit, part of Medical Surgical. The unit develops technologies for the detection, prevention, and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers and chronic diseases, including artificial intelligence and therapeutic technologies intended to improve patient outcomes and access to care. The role is based in an in-person work model requiring a minimum of four days onsite per week.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to streamline workflows, draft communications, summarize information, and increase productivity.
Experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.
Ability to remain composed, resourceful, and effective under pressure.
Strong emotional intelligence and professional resilience.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and complex interpersonal dynamics professionally and discreetly.
Exceptional judgment, confidence, diplomacy, and ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and challenging situations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and professionalism.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the President, anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and ensuring smooth day-to-day executive operations.
Build and maintain relationships with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, administrative staff, external partners, and customers.
Represent the executive office with professionalism, sound judgment, diplomacy, and discretion.
Support and engage with the Leadership Team, fostering collaboration and alignment.
Lead and influence administrative coordination across the enterprise through partnership and relationship-building.
Drive effective communication between the executive office, leadership teams, and key stakeholders.
Use independent judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Respond flexibly and professionally to evolving priorities, urgent business needs, and changing direction.
Maintain composure and responsiveness in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Draft, edit, and manage high-level communications, presentations, and meeting materials for the President.
Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, town halls, and strategic events.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and follow up on action items and deliverables.
Build working relationships with global administrative teams to support alignment and consistency.
Manage complex executive calendars across time zones, priorities, and stakeholders.
Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, logistics, contingency planning, and executive-level support.
Prepare and reconcile expense reports accurately and promptly.
Manage shifting business demands with flexibility, urgency, and composure.
Support additional operational and administrative initiatives as needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance or reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Incentive plans for regular employees.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
Short-term disability.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums.
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums.