Executive Assistant Innovation

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.




The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing high-level administrative support to executive leaders, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and optimal efficiency.

This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

This position will support both the Vice President, Head of Science and Technology Innovation and the Vice President of Danaher Ventures, and will be located onsite in Boston, Massachusetts.




In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Manage complex calendars, scheduling all business and project-related meetings, with thoughtfulness and advance planning.

Manage and organize team offsites and coordinate all logistics including agenda planning, meals and team activities.
+ Prepare various documents with utmost quality including reports, memos, letters, and presentations.
+ Coordinate complex travel arrangements (domestic and international) according to travel policy, including flights, hotels, trains, and car service, expensing and related finance.

Ensure completion of necessary documentation such as visas, passports, and country-specific travel requirements including expense report management.
+ Distribute CDA/NDA templates for execution and catalog complete agreements.

Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding company's privacy policies and ethical standards.
+ Prepare new vendor packets for accounts payable utilizing TimberScan.



The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Associate's or bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related discipline preferred.

5-10 years of Executive Assistant experience in a corporate setting, preferably in a global corporate environment.
+ Polished and professional communication style, both oral and written, including impeccable accuracy in formatting
+ Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint software.
+ Demonstrated time management and ability to effectively multitask, juggle shifting priorities, deliver quickly and adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Highly motivated and detail-oriented.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up like environment but also a matrixed, large corporation with multiple stakeholders.

Proactive mindset with the ability to predict future logistical, scheduling needs.



Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
+ 5-10% travel per business needs



It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Self-motivated, proactive, and deliver independent and collaborative projects.
+ Ability to learn the team’s primary and fluctuating business objectives, and through this understanding, anticipate administrative needs.
+ Parter with other administrative professionals to effectively manage complex and simplex projects.



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.

Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.




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The hourly range for this role is $50.00 - $60.00.

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.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

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.



Join our winning team today.

Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

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 (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .




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 applyassistance@danaher.com .

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