Role at a glance
- Job function
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Human Resources & People Operations Office Administration & Executive Support
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
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Role Summary
The Executive Assistant supports senior leaders by managing administrative functions and serving as a liaison with executives and stakeholders. The role also supports HR data analysis and reporting, and planning for country HR events and employee engagement initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Manage executive calendars and coordinate global travel.
- Organize meetings and events across time zones and business units.
- Handle confidential information and prepare communications and presentations.
- Process expenses and complete special projects.
- Support HR data analysis and reporting, and plan country HR events and employee engagement initiatives.
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View full postingQualifications
Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of executive assistant experience supporting senior leadership. Requires expert Microsoft Office proficiency, including advanced PowerPoint and Excel; strong written and verbal communication; discretion; organizational, time-management, interpersonal, problem-solving, and project-management skills; experience coordinating complex international travel and detailed logistics; proficiency with expense-management systems and virtual meeting platforms; and the ability to work independently, collaborate in a global matrix environment, and adapt to changing priorities.
Required
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities with excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities
- Experience coordinating complex international travel and managing detailed logistics
- Ability to work independently and identify/resolve issues
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work flexible hours when needed
Preferred
- Business Administration, Secretarial Science or related field of study
- Experience in a global corporate environment
Original job description
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Original job description
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders in driving our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. In this role, you'll serve as a key liaison between executives and stakeholders while managing complex administrative functions that enable our leaders to focus on strategic objectives.
You'll provide high-level support by effectively managing calendars, coordinating global travel, organizing meetings and events, and handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. As a supportive partner to leadership, you'll anticipate needs, offer solutions, and ensure smooth operations across multiple time zones and business units.
You will support HR data analysis and reporting, also participate in planning and preparation for country HR organized events including China Belonging Week, HR townhall, Regular Talent roundtables and employee engagement initiatives.
Your excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities will be essential as you manage complex schedules, prepare professional communications and presentations, process expenses, and complete special projects. You'll build strong relationships across all levels of the organization while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of executive assistant experience supporting senior leadership, preferably in a global corporate environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Business Administration, Secretarial Science or related field
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities with excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities
• Experience coordinating complex international travel and managing detailed logistics
• Ability to work independently and identify/resolve issues
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for interacting with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work flexible hours when needed
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, matrix environment
• Proficiency with expense management systems and virtual meeting platforms
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and project management skills
• Professional communication style and presence
About the company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Large Enterprise
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.