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Administrative Assistant II - Abbott Vascular Division

Abbott

Santa Clara, CAOnsitePosted 48 days ago$27.35 - $54.75/hour
Full TimeMid LevelCorporate FunctionsMedical Device
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Summary

Provide primary administrative and overall support and coordination for the Abbott Vascular Divisional Vice President, Product Development. Complete special assignments and projects as required to enable efficient departmental operations and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.

Job description

What You'll Work On

  • Assist the Divisional Vice President with meeting arrangements, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reimbursement, invoice processing, updating team on compliance deliverables and other administrative tasks
  • Leads, organizes, and manages all details related to event planning for corporate onsite and offsite meetings
  • Creates, edits and reviews, proofreads and manages complex documents, spreadsheets and presentations requiring aggregation of materials, input and comments from multiple stakeholders
  • Submits invoices for payment processing in a timely manner
  • Creates polished executive presentations and develops and edits departmental communications such as organizational announcements
  • Maintains and updates org charts on a monthly basis
  • Provides general office support which may include, but is not limited to: mail distribution, answering telephones, filing, catering, ordering supplies, etc
  • Support new hire onboarding for employees and serve as a team member of various employee engagement projects
  • Prepares and updates reports, memoranda, and correspondence as required
  • Applies a high attention to detail and creates a high degree of organization to ensure quality work products and adherence to deadlines
  • Leads special projects as assigned
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School or GED diploma
  • 3+ years of experience of senior-level administrative experience, including providing administrative support and project coordination on behalf of leaders at the top level of an organization
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
  • Recent experience providing administrative support within a large, complex, global organization; experience in a regulated environment preferred
  • Ability to work on-site in Santa Clara five days per week during core business hours, with flexibility to support occasional early morning or evening meetings
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and meeting administration
  • Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate and manage domestic and international travel arrangements using travel platforms, applications, and third-party providers
  • Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within an administrative support team

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Requirements

  • High School or GED diploma
  • 3+ years of senior-level administrative experience
  • Experience providing administrative support and project coordination for top-level leaders
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Recent experience in a large, complex, global organization
  • Ability to work on-site in Santa Clara five days per week
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
  • Experience with calendar management, meeting coordination, and meeting administration
  • Ability to coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student debt program
  • Education benefit

Company overview

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.

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