Strategic Project Assistant

Key information

  • Publication date:05 September 2025
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Unlimited employment
  • Place of work:Basel

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to enhancing lives. This role offers a chance to impact commercial strategy in emerging markets.

Tasks

  • Support strategic project execution and coordination across teams.
  • Drive project governance, track milestones, and prepare presentations.
  • Collaborate with leaders to monitor progress and achieve outcomes.

Skills

  • 5+ years in project management, finance, or business operations.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with stakeholders.
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects and diverse teams.

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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>Are you a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for driving strategic initiatives in a global healthcare environment?</p><p></p><p><b>Abbott’s EPD</b> is looking for a<span> </span><b>dynamic Strategic Project Assistant</b><span> </span>to join our<span> </span><b>Commercial Development, Strategy & Sales team for Emerging Markets</b>.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a purpose-driven organization, supporting high-impact projects that shape commercial strategy across diverse regions.</p><h3></h3><p><b>What You’ll Do</b></p><ul><li><p>Be a key partner in<span> </span><b>strategic project execution</b>, supporting cross-functional workstreams and ensuring smooth coordination from planning to implementation.</p></li><li><p>Drive<span> </span><b>project governance</b>, track milestones, manage documentation, and prepare impactful presentations for senior leadership.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with functional leaders to define deliverables, monitor progress, and ensure successful outcomes.</p></li><li><p>Lead selected initiatives such as<span> </span><b>training programs, team-building events, and compliance activities</b>.</p></li><li><p>Support onboarding, internal recognition processes, and maintain team infrastructure (e.g., SharePoint, virtual workspaces).</p></li></ul><h3></h3><p><span> </span><b>Your Impact</b></p><ul><li><p>Help shape commercial strategy in<span> </span><b>Emerging Markets</b><span> </span>by supporting high-visibility projects.</p></li><li><p>Ensure alignment and execution across global teams.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You Bring</b></p><ul><li><p><b>5+ years of experience</b><span> </span>in project management, finance, or business operations.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to thrive in<span> </span><b>fast-paced, dynamic environments</b>.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication and presentation skills, especially with senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing cross-functional projects and coordinating diverse teams.</p></li></ul><h3></h3><p><b>Why Abbott?</b></p><p>Join a global leader in healthcare, where your work helps people live more fully at every stage of life. At Abbott, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and impact.</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>

About the company

Thoratec Switzerland GmbH

Basel

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

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