Executive Assistant

As the trusted right hand to the SVP of Global Commercial Organization (GCO) at Bio-Rad, your day begins with a strategic review of the executive’s calendar, confirming meetings and highlighting any overnight developments. Throughout the day, you provide proactive support, anticipating needs and coordinating seamlessly across a large fast-paced organization. With sound judgment and discretion, you manage sensitive communications and shifting priorities. In addition, you will support other GCO leaders. 

How You’ll Make An Impact: 

• You will maintain calendar(s), provide timely administrative assistance as needed and initiate reschedules to optimize meetings. 
• Plan and organize department-wide events, large meetings, and off-site gatherings. Handle logistics such as agendas, venues, catering, travel arrangements, and meeting materials. Assist in preparing and distributing presentations and follow-up documentation. 
• Oversee office space needs, equipment, and supplies to ensure an efficient and professional work environment. Serve as a point of contact for facility and office-related issues. 
• You will make travel arrangements including international coordination of meetings. And initiate accurate completion of expense reports for submission. 
• Support other managers within the department with scheduling, coordination, and administrative tasks. 
• Use fact and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

What You Bring: 

• Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. 
• Work Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in an executive administrative or senior administrative role supporting senior leaders. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include diplomacy and tact. 
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion. 
• Proven experience coordinating events, managing travel logistics, and processing expense reports. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. 
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,  paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more! 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $80,600 to $110,800 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.  

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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