Medtronic

Healthcare

ExecutiveAssistant

$90–134k Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Executive Assistant at Medtronic. Skills: Executive assistance, Site operations, Administrative support. Provide administrative support to Site Leader. Provide operational support to Site Leader”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

CFC in Business Administration or equivalent, 3–5 years administrative or executive assistant experience, Experience in an industrial or international environment, Fluent English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree, Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, Ability to build trust, Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment, Produce high-quality internal communications

What You'll Do.

Provide administrative support to Site Leader

Provide operational support to Site Leader

Manage Site Leader calendar

Handle Site Leader correspondence

Arrange Site Leader travel

Process Site Leader expenses

Manage Site Leader approvals

Plan Leadership Team meetings

Coordinate Leadership Team meetings

Coordinate Town Halls

Plan strategic sessions

Coordinate strategic sessions

Oversee daily site operations

Manage visitor management

Manage workplace logistics

Provide employee support

Coordinate visitor experience

Coordinate candidate experience

Manage transportation

Manage cleanroom procedures

Ensure expense policy compliance

Ensure travel policy compliance

Ensure purchasing policy compliance

Ensure event policy compliance

Ensure vendor management compliance

Drive continuous improvement

Develop standardized practices

Handle confidential information

Handle strategic information

Support workplace health & safety

Act as on-site first aider

Draft internal communications

Distribute internal communications

Distribute announcements

Draft leadership presentations

Facilitate communication between departments

Facilitate communication between management

Facilitate communication with employees

Coordinate employee recognition

Coordinate employee milestones

Relay feedback to Leadership Team

Contribute to positive site culture

Serve as primary contact for stakeholders

Manage general inquiries

Support employees with administrative needs

Support employees with operational needs

Create Purchase Orders

Manage Purchase Orders

Coordinate invoice follow-up

Guide employees organizing internal events

Guide employees organizing initiatives

Organize internal events

Organize team-building activities

Organize celebrations

Manage event logistics

Coordinate event scheduling

Coordinate event catering

Coordinate event room setup

Coordinate event materials

Coordinate event transport

Coordinate site visits for guests

Coordinate site visits for candidates

Coordinate site visits for new employees

Support ERG initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engage with senior leadership; Engage with all levels of staff; Facilitate interdepartmental communication; Relay feedback between employees and leadership

Communication Scope

Internal communications; Leadership presentations; Interdepartmental communication; Employee communication; Multicultural communication

Full Job Description

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. # **A Day in the Life** Reporting to the Site Leader, this role is the operational backbone of the site. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, discreet, and proactive — combining strong organizational skills with genuine people orientation to ensure an excellent employee and visitor experience. **Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:** **Site Leadership & Operations** * Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Site Leader and Leadership Team (calendar management, correspondence, travel, expenses, approvals) * Plan and coordinate Leadership Team meetings, Town Halls, offsites, and strategic sessions — including agendas, logistics, catering, and follow-up actions * Oversee daily site operations: meeting rooms, visitor management, workplace logistics, and employee support * Coordinate visitor and candidate experience: site access, parking, transportation, catering, and cleanroom procedures * Ensure compliance with company policies across expenses, travel, purchasing, events, and vendor management * Drive continuous improvement by developing templates, guidelines, and standardized practices that enhance site efficiency * Handle confidential and strategic information with the utmost discretion and professionalism * Support workplace health & safety as a certified on-site first aider **Communication & Employee Engagement** * Draft and distribute internal communications, announcements, and leadership presentations * Facilitate communication between departments, management, and employees * Coordinate employee recognition and milestone gestures (birthdays, farewells, births, bereavement, awards) * Act as a trusted relay between employees and the Leadership Team — escalat

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