Executive Assistant
Quick Summary
The Opportunity: Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries.
Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries.
Our VWR Distribution & Services segment comprises approximately two-thirds of our revenue and provides a comprehensive set of products and services to scientists and technicians in biopharma research, the academic environment and various diagnostic labs. We offer anything a scientist needs to perform precise and complex analytics in the lab including various consumables, chemicals and reagents, glassware, plasticware and a host of equipment and instruments. High-value services and digital solutions are also key to our portfolio. They optimize end-to-end operations and help build the lab of the future. Today, we are the first or second supplier of choice in each lab solutions end market we serve.
Our Bioscience & Medtech Products segment leverages our deep materials science capabilities to customize ultra-high purity materials suitable for our customers’ highly regulated production platforms. This segment includes bioprocessing, unique formulations for medical implant applications and advanced technology solutions. While biosciences comprise one-third of our revenue, it accounts for roughly half of our profitability.
The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted business partner to both the President, VWR Distribution & Services and the Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, providing high-level executive support, driving operational excellence, and enabling strategic priorities across the organization. This role goes beyond traditional administrative responsibilities by serving as a proactive coordinator, project manager, and technology-enabled problem solver who anticipates business needs, removes barriers, and enhances executive effectiveness.
The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, strong business acumen, project management expertise, and the ability to operate with confidentiality, discretion, and independent judgment in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
Responsibilities
~1 min readRequirements
~1 min readBachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years supporting senior executives, preferably VP, SVP, CHRO, COO, or C-suite leaders.
Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars and competing priorities.
Proven project management experience coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 proficiency.
Experience working with executive-level presentations, data reporting, and business communications.
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $125,350.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.
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About this job
- Posted
- 29 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 15, 2026
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 18
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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