Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Abbott Park IL facility.
What Youll Work On
Primary Job Function:
As a Legal/OEC Administrative Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Legal/OEC organization , including DVPs, attorneys, directors, ECOs, paralegals , and other team members .
Core Job Responsibilities:
Th is position provides comprehensive support to at least one Divisional Vice President (DVP) within the Legal/OEC organization
Responsib ilities include all departmental administrative functions, including managing calendar s, scheduling travel, processing expense reports, creating and modifying business documents, answering phones, and managing correspondence
U tilizesadvanced software skills , including Microsoft Office Suite and other business-specific software such as SharePoint, c orporate t ravel, p rocurement, document management, and matter management systems , to effectively support the organization
Qualified candidates will demonstrate top-notch written and verbal communication skills
Practices good judgment and m aintains confidentiality in handling sensitive business information
Consistently interacts with high-level executives and works with cross-functional teams in connection with projects and division-wide support
Builds strong working relationships and networks with others to drive efficiency into the organizations they support
Provides basic project management support and a ssists with meeting/event coordination
Conducts onboarding activities, including workspace set-ups for new employees
Prioritizes workload to ensure departmental support needs are fulfilled
M aintains departmental files, as assigned, in compliance with corporate policy
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
5 +years of previous admin istrative experience or equivalent is required
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
A dvanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite ( Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word ) required and SharePoint, SAP, Concur experience preferred
High level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
Ab ility to effectively manage competing priorities and work independently and as part of a team
Proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail
On-site role: 5 days per week (not remote)
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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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