Executive Assistant – Onsite, Possibility of Remote

Danaher Corporation

Executive Assistant providing dedicated support to VPs at Cepheid, a diagnostics company. Involves managing schedules, travel, and broader business operations.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end executive administrative and operational support
Manage and optimize executive calendars, meetings, and travel
Support broader business operations and leadership effectiveness through executive administrative activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative or coordination experience
3+ years of project management experience supporting executive-level meetings and conferences
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook email/calendar management, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees
Bonus/incentive pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcalendar managementmeeting coordinationtravel managementadministrative supportoperational supportexecutive supportMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsleadership effectivenessinterpersonal skillstime management