Senior Executive Assistant

Danaher Corporation

. Provide critical support to the Group Diagnostics Executive with high confidentiality and autonomy .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in providing high-level administrative support to C-suite executives, including managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, and event planning. Proficient in facilitating communication and operational excellence while maintaining confidentiality and prioritizing urgent matters.

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Executive Calendar ManagementEvent Planning and ExecutionTravel CoordinationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAdministrative Support Experience

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Hard Skills

Calendar ManagementExpense ReportingProject CoordinationMeeting CoordinationLogistics ManagementRisk MonitoringAction Log MaintenancePresentation DevelopmentCommunication FilteringBudget Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAutonomyConfidentialityCommunicationLiaison Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

C-Suite SupportCorporate EnvironmentOperational ExcellenceHigh-Volume CommunicationEvent Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide critical support to the Group Diagnostics Executive with high confidentiality and autonomy
Serve as a trusted liaison by driving operational excellence, facilitating communication, and supporting business priorities
Manage complex executive calendars, global travel, meetings, expense reports, purchase orders, budgets, and administrative processes
Independently resolve issues and prioritize 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
Draft initial responses and flag urgent operational issues
Identify, monitor, and escalate risks
Maintain action logs, coordinate follow-up activities, and support execution of priorities and organizational initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
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
Ability to travel internationally and domestically per business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)