Abiomed is a pioneer and global leader in healthcare technology and innovation, with a mission of Recovering Hearts & Saving Lives. With corporate headquarters in Danvers, Massachusetts, and offices in Baltimore, MD, Woburn, MA, Aachen & Berlin, Germany and Tokyo, Japan, Abiomed’s 2,000 employees form one of the fastest growing medical device companies in the world. We attract and retain exceptional talent with our collaborative culture, passion for our work, and a strong commitment to employee professional development.

Patients First | Innovation | Winning Culture | Heart Recovery

The selected individual must be professional, articulate and enjoy working within a collaborative, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. The ideal individual will exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, have strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and stellar organizational skills. He/she must be able to work under pressure with the ability to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Extensive calendar management
• Composing and preparing correspondence
• Arranging complex and detailed domestic and international travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
• Works closely and effectively with the executive to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the executive's office while demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the executive including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Coordinates attendance at external meetings (i.e. board, special meetings & events)
• Expense reporting
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting/editing presentations and correspondence, as well as other tasks that facilitate the executive's ability to effectively lead the company.
• Document and filing management

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience supporting C-Level Executives
• Bachelors Degree required
• Professional, polished and mature demeanor
• Expertise with the most current versions of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Social media savvy
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff and board members
• May coordinate special events/functions
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law. Abiomed maintains a drug-free workplace.