Senior Executive Assistant

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon! As a Senior Executive Assistant supporting the Global Head of Digital Health, you will be trusted to provide vital administrative support to the Global Head and the rapidly growing digital health team. This role will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing large-scale meetings, projects, and events. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Maintaining calendars and scheduling meetings for the Global Head and/or other leadership team members as assigned
• Managing travel planning and escalations as needed
• Coordinating onsite and offsite meetings and related logistical arrangements
• Managing office space and required on-boarding preparations of new associates
• Ensuring that the organization charts, associates lists, and seating charts are updated when required
• Leading and coordinating projects and events assigned by Digital Health Leadership Team
• Collaborating closely with Finance for generation of PO requests, Goods Receipts, and processing of invoices for the department
• Assisting with department communications and other assigned tasks as needed

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing complex administrative activities of senior-level leadership within a large organization
• Experienced with basic bookkeeping tasks to support financial operations (i.e., handling POs, invoicing, coordination with the finance team, etc.)

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products to enhance sight, enhance lives, and grow your career.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

Additional Position Details:

• Work hours: Standard
• Travel Requirements: Less than 10%
• Relocation assistance: no
• Sponsorship available: no   

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.