Sr Executive Assistant

Radiometer; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Benefits package (medical/dental/vison

401(k) program

Job summary

Danaher Diagnostics in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to deliver high-level support to the Group Diagnostics Executive. The role emphasizes confidentiality, strategic coordination, and operational excellence across the organization.

The position requires extensive executive calendar management, travel planning, event coordination, and impeccable communication. It offers a comprehensive benefits package and a bonusEligible compensation framework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of administrative support experience supporting C-suite or executive-level leaders.
• 3+ years of experience managing executive calendars, domestic and international travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting coordination.
• 3+ years of experience coordinating projects, including managing timelines, tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and monitoring milestones.
• 8+ years of experience planning and executing executive meetings, conferences, and corporate events from inception through completion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including calendar management, document creation, presentation development, and spreadsheet reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted liaison to the Group Diagnostics Executive by driving operational excellence, facilitating effective communication, and supporting business priorities across the organization.
• Manage complex executive calendars, global travel, meetings, expense reports, purchase orders, budgets, and administrative processes while independently resolving issues.
• Plan and execute onsite and offsite events, including venue selection, logistics, catering, audiovisual support, security coordination, VIP guest management, and presentation development.
• Monitor, filter, and prioritize high-volume incoming communications, emails, and phone calls, drafting initial responses and flagging urgent operational issues.
• Identify, monitor, and elevate opportunities while maintaining action logs, coordinating follow-up activities, and supporting the success of priorities.

Skills

Executive calendar management

Domestic and international travel

Project coordination

Event planning

Communications proficiency

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? Within Danaher the work our diagnostic businesses do 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. We’re accelerating the development of cutting-edge diagnostics to solve some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Across our diagnostics operating companies we are driving innovation through partnerships with top academic institutions and leading players in biopharma and translational research. We’re bringing the best minds together to accelerate innovation and unlock the full potential of the latest scientific advances. Together, we’re expanding access to precision diagnostics for millions of people worldwide - and we’re using our unmatched global scale and proven playbook to make it happen, from hospital labs to mobile clinics. By helping providers, patients, and families get faster, more precise diagnostic results, we’re improving treatment options and saving lives. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Senior Executive Assistant is responsible for providing critical support for both the Group Diagnostics Executive, operating at the highest level of confidentiality and autonomy. This is a high-impact role requiring understanding of corporate structures, business operations, and strategic planning, enabling autonomous decision-making. This position reports to the Group Diagnostics Executive and is part of Danaher Diagnostics Organization located onsite in Sunnyvale, CA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a trusted liaison to the Group Diagnostics Executive by driving operational excellence, facilitating effective communication, and supporting business priorities across the organization.
• Manage complex executive calendars, global travel, meetings, expense reports, purchase orders, budgets, and administrative processes while independently resolving issues and prioritizing urgent matters.
• Plan and execute onsite and offsite events, including venue selection, logistics, catering, audiovisual support, security coordination, VIP guest management, and presentation development.
• Monitor, filter, and prioritize high-volume incoming communications, emails, and phone calls, drafting initial responses and flagging urgent operational issues.
• Identify, monitor, and elevate opportunities while maintaining action logs, coordinating follow-up activities, and supporting the success execution of priorities and initiatives.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of administrative support experience supporting C-suite or executive-level leaders in a corporate environment.
• 3+ years of experience managing executive calendars, domestic and international travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting coordination.
• 3+ years of experience coordinating projects, including managing timelines, tracking deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and monitoring milestones.
• 8+ years of experience planning and executing executive meetings, conferences, and corporate events from inception through completion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including calendar management, document creation, presentation development, and spreadsheet reporting.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: Ability to travel internationally and domestically per business needs.

Danaher Diagnostics, 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.

The salary range for this role is $80,00-$120,000 annually. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail]. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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