Senior Executive Assistant

Bring more to life.

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

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Executive Assistant to provide strategic and administrative support.

This position reports to the President and provides senior executive support to the President, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Human Resources. The role is based on-site at our San Jose, CA headquarters.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Expertly manage and optimize complex calendars - coordinate all aspects of the President, CFO, and VP of HR schedules, including high volume of complex domestic and international travel arrangements; understand the executive’s needs and work to meet them.

• Act as the primary point of contact for the President, CFO, and VP of HR, handling all communications with precision and professionalism.

• Lead the organization and coordination of executive meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action item follow-up.

• Drive the planning and execution of strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines.

• Partner with other executive assistants to provide guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional growth.

Selected candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience in working effectively within a team of administrative professionals.

• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an integral part of a high-performing team.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is highly preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in an executive assistant role, with proven success in supporting C-level executives.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically/internationally <10%

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.

Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s 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 salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000. 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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