Danaher Life Sciences
Executive Assistant - Mergers and Acquisitions
Danaher Life Sciences, Marlborough, Massachusetts, us, 01752
Executive Assistant - Mergers and Acquisitions
Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr The Executive Assistant - Mergers and Acquisitions provides administrative planning and support for market assessment, deal sourcing, and commercial diligence activities aligned with the company’s strategic planning process. This onsite role reports to the Vice President of Business Development and is part of the Strategic and Business Development team located in Marlborough, MA. What You Will Do
Serve as the primary point of contact between the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development and key internal and external stakeholders, including executives, partners, clients, and investors. Provide comprehensive administrative support, including proactive calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and logistics for internal and external engagements; include occasional logistical support for visiting executives, partners, or global team members attending key project meetings or business development activities onsite. Support strategic projects by assisting with research coordination, compiling briefing materials, tracking action items and deliverables, and preparing summary reports or presentation decks; administer the M&A target tracking database to ensure updated information is used in funnel reviews and cultivation memos for executive meetings. Coordinate complex meetings, working sessions, and events related to strategic planning, M&A due diligence, BD pipeline reviews, executive meetings, and cross-functional initiatives; may involve using proprietary market research data and AI to develop industry insights into key markets of interest. Help manage communication platforms for the Strategy and Business Development function, including intranet updates, key announcements, meeting summaries, and town hall coordination; liaise with Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Marketing and other departments to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives and partnership activities. Collaborate with other executive assistants to ensure cross-functional coordination and continuity of administrative support during absences or periods of high activity. Who You Are
Experienced administrative professional with a strong background in supporting senior executives in Strategy, Business Development, or Corporate Development roles; highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic environment. Discreet handling of sensitive information in confidential strategy discussions and M&A activity. Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), experience with collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint; knowledge of ChatGPT, prompt engineering is advantageous but not required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to synthesize information and support the creation of professional presentations and briefing materials; able to build relationships across all levels of the organization and demonstrate cultural awareness in a global environment. Resourceful, solution-oriented, proactive, with initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through. Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers comprehensive benefit programs including paid time off, health care coverage, and retirement plans. The salary range is $75,000 to $95,000. This role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Equal opportunity employer statements and accommodations information are available as part of our recruiting process. Join our winning team today. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Administrative
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Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr The Executive Assistant - Mergers and Acquisitions provides administrative planning and support for market assessment, deal sourcing, and commercial diligence activities aligned with the company’s strategic planning process. This onsite role reports to the Vice President of Business Development and is part of the Strategic and Business Development team located in Marlborough, MA. What You Will Do
Serve as the primary point of contact between the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development and key internal and external stakeholders, including executives, partners, clients, and investors. Provide comprehensive administrative support, including proactive calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and logistics for internal and external engagements; include occasional logistical support for visiting executives, partners, or global team members attending key project meetings or business development activities onsite. Support strategic projects by assisting with research coordination, compiling briefing materials, tracking action items and deliverables, and preparing summary reports or presentation decks; administer the M&A target tracking database to ensure updated information is used in funnel reviews and cultivation memos for executive meetings. Coordinate complex meetings, working sessions, and events related to strategic planning, M&A due diligence, BD pipeline reviews, executive meetings, and cross-functional initiatives; may involve using proprietary market research data and AI to develop industry insights into key markets of interest. Help manage communication platforms for the Strategy and Business Development function, including intranet updates, key announcements, meeting summaries, and town hall coordination; liaise with Finance, Legal, Regulatory, Marketing and other departments to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives and partnership activities. Collaborate with other executive assistants to ensure cross-functional coordination and continuity of administrative support during absences or periods of high activity. Who You Are
Experienced administrative professional with a strong background in supporting senior executives in Strategy, Business Development, or Corporate Development roles; highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic environment. Discreet handling of sensitive information in confidential strategy discussions and M&A activity. Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word), experience with collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint; knowledge of ChatGPT, prompt engineering is advantageous but not required. Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to synthesize information and support the creation of professional presentations and briefing materials; able to build relationships across all levels of the organization and demonstrate cultural awareness in a global environment. Resourceful, solution-oriented, proactive, with initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through. Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers comprehensive benefit programs including paid time off, health care coverage, and retirement plans. The salary range is $75,000 to $95,000. This role is eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Equal opportunity employer statements and accommodations information are available as part of our recruiting process. Join our winning team today. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Administrative
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