Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott.
This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders.
Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the 1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA.
These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.Our location in Austin, TX, currently has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant role.WHAT YOU’LL DOAssists with meeting arrangements, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reimbursement, invoice processing and other administrative tasks as required.Leads, organizes, and manages all details related to event planning for corporate offsite meetings.Creates, edits and reviews, proof reads and manages complex documents, spreadsheets and presentations requiring aggregation of materials, inputs and comments from multiple stakeholders
– demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel and Powerpoint is especially criticalSubmits invoices payment processingProvides general office support which may include, but are not limited to; mail distribution, answering telephones, filing, catering, ordering supplies, etc.Prepares and updates reports, memoranda, and correspondence as requiredApplies a high attention to detail and creates a high degree of organization to ensure high quality work product and adherence to deadlines.
Must be very detail oriented, organized, self-motivated to follow through on requests (without requiring follow-up), and perform professionally under pressure and with limited direction.Leads special projects as assigned.Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.Ownership of 1-3 external customer board meetings a yearExecutive customer meeting planning and scheduling for up to 6 conferences per yearTimesheet/invoice submission for HCP consulting services.Qualifications: Minimum of three plus years of senior-level administrative experience.Highly
– skilled in providing administrative support to leaders at the top level of an organization.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.Event management experience preferredProficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite products i.e.
Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Project SharePoint.
Proficient with managing and submitting Concur expense reportsProficient with scheduling and reserving travel (US and OUS) for the executives’ travel needs via Concur.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations and/or communications tactfully and professionally.Able to work with people at all levels of the organization.Ability to handle multiple priorities and operate with a sense of urgency as required.WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.
We offer:Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter AbbottNews and AbbottGlobal.JOB FAMILY:Administrative Support DIVISION:NM Neuromodulation LOCATION:United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link
– English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link
– Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf