Executive Assistant - Human Resources

Executive Assistant

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand 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.

At Leica Biosystems, we're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You'll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you'll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support at the senior executive level. This role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner, ensuring travel and time optimization, driving operational efficiency, and managing high stakes situations.

This position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and will be onsite in Vista, California.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to :

• Manage complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, including itineraries, accommodations, local meeting preparation, and expense reporting.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Serve as a liaison between the executive and internal / external stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism; the ability to anticipate executive needs and address potential issues is required.
• Organize and support meetings, including agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up actions; further will hold responsibility for tracking and managing complex and simplex projects, timelines, deliverables, and ensuring timely completion.

The essential requirements of the job include :

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements :

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

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.

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.