Executive Assistant to the President

4 weeks ago

Sunnyvale, California, United States Danaher Full time

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we're working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the President, working with minimal supervision to handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature. The Executive Assistant requires in-depth knowledge of company operations, policies, procedures and functions.

This position supports the President and will be located in Sunnyvale, CA. This position does require domestic and international travel. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Understand business priorities and provide support to the executive team to ensure operational meetings and interactions run efficiently
  • Complete a variety of administrative tasks for the President including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
  • Independently prepare expense reports and purchase orders with a solid understanding of the expense reporting, invoicing and purchase order procedures and budget process.
  • Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the President's office and internal departments; demonstrate leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of executive meetings including conference room reservations, teleconference & videoconference set-up, catering, and associated meeting logistics including related social activities for both on-site and off-site events.
  • Communicate directly and on behalf of the President
  • Participate as a member of the team including assisting in scheduling, drafting agenda, and attending executive meetings.
  • Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials and exercises discretion
  • Organizes and executes President's Club Sales Incentive trip. Provides project management, budget management, space requirements, and all other support required for this event.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • High School Degree (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years C-suite / President level administrative experience that demonstrates an ability to carry out all responsibilities with exemplary verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, time management and organizational skills while producing high-quality work.
  • Excellent computer skills: Outlook (e-mail and calendar management), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience in event planning, managing and coordinating all aspects of executive meetings and conferences from inception to completion.
  • Demonstrated strong self-starter, pro-active and self-motivated while having the flexibility to build relationships while handling change and solving problems calmly and professionally in a team environment.
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness with proven ability to anticipate needs, prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple priorities with tight timelines, and take initiative.
  • Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • A large organization with a high level of complexity.

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at

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The salary range for this role is . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.

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