Strategic Executive Assistant - Global Legal & Compliance

Abbott Laboratories; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Dubai seeks a highly organized Executive Assistant to provide strategic administrative and project support to senior legal and compliance leadership. This role will manage complex schedules, coordinate regional initiatives, and drive operational excellence using Microsoft Copilot and other AI-powered tools.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with strong project coordination skills, proficient in Microsoft 365, and able to handle confidential information with discretion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years supporting senior executives in multinational settings.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, AI-enabled tools and document management.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars for senior leadership across regions and time zones.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and expense reporting.
• Prepare agendas, minutes and follow-up trackers; take meeting notes.
• Develop timelines, dashboards and status updates for cross-functional projects.
• Create executive-level PowerPoint presentations and visuals.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle privileged information with discretion.

Skills

Excellent communication in English

Project coordination

Discretion & confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

SharePoint / OneDrive

Copilot / AI tools

Job description

Abbott in Dubai seeks a highly organized Executive Assistant to provide strategic administrative and project support to senior legal and compliance leadership. This role will manage complex schedules, coordinate regional initiatives, and drive operational excellence using Microsoft Copilot and other AI-powered tools.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with strong project coordination skills, proficient in Microsoft 365, and able to handle confidential information with discretion