Executive Assistant

Danaher Corporation • Phoenix, AZ

22h

About The Position

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, 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. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Executive Assistant is responsible for serving as the primary point of contact between the President, Discovery & Medical OpCo and key internal and external stakeholders, including executives, partners, clients, and investors. In this role, you will be accountable for results-oriented organizational proficiency and strategic administrative support, while handing the demands of a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the President, Discovery & Medical OpCo and is part of Discovery and Medical within Cytiva.

Requirements

• Experienced administrative professional with a strong background in supporting senior executives.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a pro-active approach and the ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate needs, and operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, especially in the context of confidential strategy discussions, talent & development conversations and M&A-related activity.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), experience with collaboration tools such as Teams, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of 365 Copilot and prompt engineering know-how.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to synthesize information and support the creation of professional presentations and briefing materials.
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Able to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and demonstrate cultural awareness in a global environment.
• Resourceful and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including proactive calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and logistics for President and selected L1 leaders.
• Efficiently manage the calendar by organizing meetings, appointments, and events.
• Proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure optimal time allocation for strategic priorities.
• Act as a gatekeeper and liaison, handling incoming and outgoing communications.
• Draft, proofread, and manage emails, letters, and other correspondence with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare materials for meetings, including agendas, presentations, and briefing notes.
• Attend key meetings to take minutes, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up and execution.
• Help support communication where needed, e.g. town hall coordination.
• Plan and coordinate complex travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, visas, and ground transportation.
• Prepare detailed itineraries and manage changes or disruptions as needed.
• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Support the President with research, data gathering, and execution of special projects, often involving cross-functional collaboration.
• Collaborate with other executive assistants to ensure cross-functional coordination and continuity of administrative support during absences or periods of high activity.

Benefits

• Cytiva, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed