Executive Assistant Commercial (Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA)

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

At Cepheid one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Cepheid we are passionate about improving health care through fast accurate molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team youll get to make an immediate measurable impact on a global scale within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the worlds most complex health challenges. Together we bring MORE change to the world.

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The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing critical executive support to Cepheids Chief Commercial Officer operating with the highest level of confidentiality judgment and autonomy. This is a high-impact role supporting a global commercial organization and requires understanding of business operations commercial priorities executive rhythms and strategic planning to enable effective decision-making and execution.

This position reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and is part of the Cepheid Commercial Organization located in Sunnyvale CA and will be an on-site role. There is a preference for candidates who can work on-site in Sunnyvale CA ST. While this req is posted as on-site in the US applications from qualified candidates in other US locations will be considered equally.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to support achievement of key commercial business objectives.

• Lead executive operations including complex calendar management global travel meetings expenses and other business-critical activities.

• Drive strategic projects and events by managing timelines logistics and deliverables to ensure successful execution of commercial priorities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience with 8 years of executive administrative support experience including support of C-suite leaders.

• Minimum 3 years of project management and event planning experience including executive meetings conferences and business events.

• Advanced proficiency with Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Copilot and other AI-enabled productivity tools.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel internationally and domestically per business needs.

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

• Executive administrative support for a senior Commercial Sales Marketing Business Development or General Management leader in a global organization.

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

The hourly range for this role is USD $50.00 $55.00. 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. 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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