Executive Assistant

Key information

  • Publication date:31 August 2025
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Unlimited employment
  • Place of work:Basel

Job summary

Join Abbott, a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving lives. This role offers a vibrant work environment and exciting growth opportunities.

Tasks

  • Support senior executives with calendar and travel management duties.
  • Prepare professional presentations and accurate reports for leadership.
  • Coordinate workshops and ensure effective stakeholder communication.

Skills

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a corporate setting.
  • Excellent communication skills in English to engage effectively.
  • Strong organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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<p><b>Abbott</b> is a global healthcare leader dedicated to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. With a diverse portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.</p><p></p><p><b>Abbott’s Established Pharmaceutical Division (EPD) </b>is seeking a dynamic <b>Executive Assistant </b>to support our Commercial Sales and Strategy team for Emerging Markets (EM), based in Basel, Switzerland.</p><p></p><p><b>Position Overview</b></p><p></p><p><span>Are you a master of organization with a passion for enabling leadership success? We’re looking for a resourceful and detail-driven<b> Executive Assistant</b> to support our Commercial Sales and Strategy leadership team for Emerging Markets (EM). In this high-impact role, you’ll be the strategic force behind seamless operations—freeing up senior leaders to focus on driving growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and bring a proactive mindset with a drive for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Manage calendars, travel arrangements, and expense reports for senior executives.</p></li><li><p>Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation with accuracy and professionalism.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate internal workshops, offsites, and leadership summits.</p></li><li><p>Support project tracking and deliverables.</p></li><li><p>Ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.</p></li><li><p>Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance team efficiency.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><p></p><p><b>Professional Experience:</b></p><ul><li><p>Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role supporting senior leaders.</p></li><li><p>Background in fast-paced, international corporate environments.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Education:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; background in business administration is a plus.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills:</b></p><ul><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication in English.</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational and time management abilities.</p></li><li><p>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</p></li><li><p>Discretion in handling confidential information.</p></li><li><p>Initiative and willingness to grow beyond the role.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Experience in project management or supporting project teams.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with systems like Workday, Concur, or CRM platforms.</p></li><li><p>Event planning experience for internal workshops or summits.</p></li><li><p>Emotional intelligence and a proactive mindset.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why Abbott? A Workplace Where You Can Thrive</b><br /><span>At Abbott, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers. Recognized globally for our commitment to workplace excellence, we empower our people with the tools, opportunities, and support to grow, lead, and make a real impact. Across our diverse healthcare businesses, we connect talent and purpose in ways no other company can. Discover your potential and shape the future of health with us.</span></p><p></p><p><span>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV (PDF format preferred). We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.</span></p><p></p><p><span><span>(If you want to upload several documents, don`t save in between uploading them to be able to do so. Once you save your uploads, you will not be able to add more documents)</span></span></p><p>​</p>

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Thoratec Switzerland GmbH

Basel

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Medical Technology
50 employees
12 jobs
https://www.thoratec.com

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