Business Operations Executive for Regional President

Leica Microsystems (SEA) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and technology company in Singapore is seeking an Executive for Regional President to provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leaders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional multitasking abilities and strong written and verbal communication skills. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing calendars, coordinating travel, and facilitating external communications. With at least 5 years of experience, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, global organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an executive assistant supporting multiple leaders simultaneously.
• Prior experience in a global organization is preferred.
• Ability to anticipate needs and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendar scheduling across time zones.
• Coordinate travel arrangements primarily for the President.
• Assist in planning and coordinating team events and executive visits.
• Support the President with external communications.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in prioritizing responsibilities.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Exceptional organizational and time management abilities

Flexibility to work across time zones

Education

Minimum Diploma in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Concur

SAP

Job description

Bring more to life.

At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Executive for Regional President plays a vital role in supporting comprehensive administrative and operational support to multiple senior leaders within the organization. This role requires exceptional multitasking abilities, attention to detail, consistently and actively take initiatives to take the lead on actions that will benefit the business, even when not explicitly requested, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

This position reports to the President – High Growth Markets (HGM) Southeast Asia & ANZ and is part of the High Growth Markets team. It is an on-site role with flexibility to work across various Danaher office locations in Singapore.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Executive Support & Coordination: Manage complex calendar scheduling across time zones, proactively resolving conflicts; organize meetings including logistics (room booking, catering, agenda prep, minutes, action tracking, follow-ups); act as liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders; support external communications with agencies and customers as guided by the President.

• Travel, Expense & Administrative Management: Coordinate travel arrangements (itineraries, accommodations, transport) primarily for the President and occasionally for staff; manage monthly expense reporting with accuracy and timeliness; provide administrative support including file and SharePoint maintenance, vendor creation, payment facilitation, and preparation of presentations and reports; perform basic to intermediate Excel data processing in collaboration with the President.

• Event & Center Operations: Assist in planning and coordinating team events, offsites, executive visits, and strategic sessions; serve as primary contact for Singapore Customer Vision Center logistics—scheduling customer visits, training, and upkeep—in close communication with Opco leaders.

• Support the President with external communications to key agencies and customers as related and guided by the President (e.g. but not limited to: updates and information with Key Customers for scheduling meetings, updates to company information and article, etc)

• Demonstrate resourcefulness with proven ability to anticipate needs, prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple priorities with tight timelines, and take initiative.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Education & Experience: Minimum Diploma in a relevant discipline with at least 5 years of experience as an executive assistant supporting multiple leaders simultaneously.

• Core Competencies & Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; flexibility to work across time zones; exceptional organizational and time management abilities; high professionalism and confidentiality; consistent multitasking and adaptability to shifting priorities; proactive engagement with leaders and teams; prior experience in a global organization.
  

• Technical & Language Requirements: Proficiency in English (a second language is an advantage); skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams), and expense management systems (Concur, SAP).

• Demonstrated strong self-starter, pro-active and self-motivated while having the flexibility to build relationships while handling change and solving problems calmly and professionally in a team environment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – 10 % travel, within SEA region

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• A large organization with a high level of complexity.

Danaher 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.