Executive Assistant

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you’ll have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team, and help us make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is part of the Middle East Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific. You will report directly to the General Manager, Saudi Arabia.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Executive Assistant and support our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You will be instrumental in ensuring the flawless execution of our central initiatives and operations.

A day in the Life:

• Manage complex calendars and schedules across global teams
• Coordinate high-priority travel logistics and leadership meetings
• Prepare executive correspondence and presentations
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information

Keys to Success:

Your ability to anticipate needs, manage complexity, and collaborate across teams will be crucial. Our ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior executives, ideally in a multinational or highly regulated industry
• Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and timelines with integrity

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
• Strong command of Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms
• High attention to detail and resilience under pressure

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This role may require occasional travel. The work environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and involves collaboration with diverse teams.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific provides an innovative, forward-thinking environment with outstanding career and development prospects. Our company culture emphasizes integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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