2 Executive jobs

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. We create breakthrough products – in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition and branded generic pharmaceuticals – that help you, your family and your community lead healthier lives, full of unlimited possibilities. Today, 103,000 of us are working to make a lasting impact on health in the more than 160 countries we serve. Abbott Diabetes Care continues to achieve tremendous growth as a result of our life-changing high tech system - FreeStyle Libre. With this strong and continued growth we are looking for high performing/high potential individuals to fill management level opportunities within our Finance organization. Opportunities exist within our FP&A, Manufacturing Operations, and Contracts & Pricing organizations. Our Finance organization is heavily involved with all of our functions including:  Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, R&D, Licensing & Acquisitions, Supply Chain, and senior management at both Abbott Diabetes Care and our Corporate Office.  These individuals provide financial strategic analysis and guidance to operating managers, evaluate potential new product and investment opportunities, complete budgeting and operations planning, and performance monitoring and variance analysis. A wide variety of different jobs and career paths are available within the Finance function, including potential future opportunities overseas. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.   MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: BS or BA in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA preferred.   MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate complex topics in a concisely and effectively to financial and non-financial audiences. Proven history of critical thinking and problem solving, delivering tangible results. Experience working with senior management level individuals. Ability, proven ability and passion to successfully develop staff members. Prior impactful experience within a Corporate Finance or Big 4 organization.

We are seeking an Executive Assistant and Administrative Team manager, who will be very comfortable working in a collaborative team environment. The selected candidate must be able to manage others and his/her own time to meet the administrative needs of the dean, senior associate deans, and functional directors. In this role, you will provide advanced, diversified administrative support of a substantial and confidential nature to the School of Engineering dean. Anticipate the dean's needs and proactively solve problems and/or independently handle issues. Work is performed autonomously, without specific instructions or prescribed procedures, and with delegated authority to exercise discretion and judgment regarding matters of significance on behalf of the dean. You should be analytical, knowledgeable, and organized with a proactive attitude and strong leadership skills.   You will manage an administrative team supporting multiple dean’s office groups and two senior associate deans. Additionally, you will focus on attraction and retention of administrative talent and streamlining office operations to maximize quality and efficiency while reducing costs. Coordinate the dean's activities, including management of a complex calendar, travel arrangements and associated logistics. Use your in-depth understanding of the dean’s priorities, needs and role within the university to independently commit the dean's time to those requesting access. Independently prioritize, plan, coordinate and/or oversee logistics for meetings and conferences with individuals and entities internal and external to the university, including executive and senior level staff, donors, and government officials. Serve as the dean's liaison to various internal and external constituencies, including screening correspondence and telephone calls; keep the dean informed of all matters requiring her attention. Compose correspondence; develop, review and edit presentations and documentation; independently research and analyze associated issues and/or compile materials needed for presentation and/or decision making purposes. Oversee and/or manage multiple projects; anticipate and track critical dates, events and organizational issues for the dean; follow up with appropriate parties to ensure deadlines are met. Organize and maintain the workings of the dean's office. Take responsibility for filing systems and ensuring all pertinent information and supporting materials are retained. Direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. Hire, train, manage and evaluate administrative staff.