Executive Assistant

Becton Dickinson; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton Dickinson seeks an Executive Assistant in Washington, DC to support the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs. The role involves calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, and office operations oversight.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of senior-leader support, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience supporting senior leaders.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Experience scheduling domestic and international travel, visas, and expense reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Senior Vice President and global Public Affairs team.
• Manage Washington, DC office operations including supplies, technology, and departmental needs.
• Coordinate meetings with government officials, executive visits, and departmental events.
• Maintain calendars, arrange domestic and international travel with visa applications.
• Process expense reports and maintain confidential files with proper data retention protocols.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Formal training or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Becton Dickinson seeks an Executive Assistant for its Washington, DC office to support the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, processing expenses, and overseeing office operations. Candidates must have 7+ years of experience supporting senior leaders, strong Microsoft Office proficiency, and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Senior Vice President and global Public Affairs team
• Manage Washington, DC office operations including supplies, technology, and departmental needs
• Coordinate meetings with government officials, executive visits, and departmental events
• Maintain calendars, arrange domestic and international travel with visa applications
• Process expense reports and maintain confidential files with proper data retention protocols

Requirements

• High school diploma with formal training or equivalent work experience
• At least 7+ years supporting senior leaders as an assistant
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive financial and personal data
• Experience scheduling domestic and international travel, visas, and expense reconciliation
• Professional presentation and demeanor representing Public Affairs internally and externally
• Capacity to manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to ad hoc requests