Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.
Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well-positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Assistant serves as a liaison for the CEO and to the Executive Leadership Team. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects and must be able to manage multiple competing priorities to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Key responsibilities of the position include:
Provide sophisticated calendar management for the CEO, prioritizing requests while troubleshooting conflicts and making judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements
Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEOs ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects
Work closely with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO including those of a highly confidential or critical nature
Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the organization and keeping the CEO informed, anticipating needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
Provide "gatekeeper" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO, demonstrating credibility and trust with the Executive Leadership Team
Review correspondence and prepare responses, exercising judgement to reflect CEOs style, or as appropriate flag communications requiring the CEOs attention or identify the right person in the Company to respond
Collect and prepare information for meetings with leaders, colleagues, and outside parties
Assist with managing the Board of Directors and Committee meetings and materials
Coordinate Executive Leadership Team meetings and assist with other meetings and events as needed
Make travel arrangements and facilitate completion of expense reports
Provide event management support as requested
Work collaboratively with other administrative colleagues to ensure executive coverage
Qualifications
Current experience as an Executive Assistant to the CEO of a publicly traded company
Ten or more years of professional experience in an executive support or administrative position required, with several years experience as an Executive Assistant to a C-Suite executive
High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.) and Microsoft Outlook required
Proven track record of handling highly sensitive information with complete confidentiality
Demonstrated aptitude to anticipate needs and solve issues quickly/effectively, strong written communication skills
Ability to work in a time sensitive, fast paced environment
Willingness to remain in contact after-hours/weekends as necessary and to work beyond core hours as needed
Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, and staff
Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time
Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance
Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
Excellent judgment is essential
Ability to switch gears at a moments notice
This position may be available in the following location(s): [[location_obj]]
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.
To learn more please read Bausch + Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/doc/custom/BauschLomb/Bausch_job_posting_statement.docx) .
Our Benefit Programs:Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb (https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/)
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well-positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Assistant serves as a liaison for the CEO and to the Executive Leadership Team. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects and must be able to manage multiple competing priorities to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Key responsibilities of the position include:
Provide sophisticated calendar management for the CEO, prioritizing requests while troubleshooting conflicts and making judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements
Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEOs ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects
Work closely with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO including those of a highly confidential or critical nature
Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the organization and keeping the CEO informed, anticipating needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
Provide "gatekeeper" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO, demonstrating credibility and trust with the Executive Leadership Team
Review correspondence and prepare responses, exercising judgement to reflect CEOs style, or as appropriate flag communications requiring the CEOs attention or identify the right person in the Company to respond
Collect and prepare information for meetings with leaders, colleagues, and outside parties
Assist with managing the Board of Directors and Committee meetings and materials
Coordinate Executive Leadership Team meetings and assist with other meetings and events as needed
Make travel arrangements and facilitate completion of expense reports
Provide event management support as requested
Work collaboratively with other administrative colleagues to ensure executive coverage
Qualifications
Current experience as an Executive Assistant to the CEO of a publicly traded company
Ten or more years of professional experience in an executive support or administrative position required, with several years experience as an Executive Assistant to a C-Suite executive
High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.) and Microsoft Outlook required
Proven track record of handling highly sensitive information with complete confidentiality
Demonstrated aptitude to anticipate needs and solve issues quickly/effectively, strong written communication skills
Ability to work in a time sensitive, fast paced environment
Willingness to remain in contact after-hours/weekends as necessary and to work beyond core hours as needed
Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, and staff
Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time
Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance
Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
Excellent judgment is essential
Ability to switch gears at a moments notice
This position may be available in the following location(s): [[location_obj]]
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.
To learn more please read Bausch + Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/doc/custom/BauschLomb/Bausch_job_posting_statement.docx) .
Our Benefit Programs:Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb (https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/)
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.