Executive Assistant
In-Office, Franklin Lakes, NJ
- Job ID
- R-543798
- Category
- Administrative Services & Transportation
- Location
- Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
The Executive Assistant (EA) provides administrative support to the EVP, General Counsel. The EVP, General Counsel has global responsibility for the Global Law Group. The EA will assist in ensuring that all meetings are set up for administrative success and will directly participate in the planning and execution of these meetings.
The EA will interact with employees at all levels of the organization, including members of the BD Executive Team, Board of Directors, as well as external contacts from law firms, vendors, and outside consultants.
Key responsibilities:
- Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, submitting expense reports, maintaining the department organizational charts, providing billing support in Legal Tracker and managing Teams sites for BD’s Law Group teams.
- Law Group Support: Work closely with the Law Group Leadership Team and provide support relating to routine and specific matters, including scheduling LT meetings, Town Halls, CLE training sessions, off-site meetings. Manage timelines and coordinate deliverables required by various (internal) executive meetings.
- Maintain skill levels with current technology used at BD.
- Work closely with the executive assistants of senior BD leaders.
Minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED with formal training or equivalent work experience required.
- At least ten years of relevant experience preferred supporting senior executives in a global organization.
- A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.
- Knowledgeable in scheduling domestic and international business travel and accommodations (including passports, visas, etc.), preparing, reconciling and maintaining expense reports.
- Confidentiality is necessary. This role will have access to highly confidential information (both organizational and personal), and this individual must be trusted to always maintain confidentiality of this information.
- Must be able to project and present a professional image of the executive office.
- Be someone who fosters a positive team atmosphere with a willingness to cooperate with other members of the administrative team when required
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
- Be flexible to ad hoc requests for support for the good of the function and the business
- Be able to handle many parallel tasks at once.
Preferred qualifications:
- College degree preferred.
- Proficiency using various online resources and tools such as Workday, Concur, Buysmart (purchase requisitions, office supplies), Legal Tracker, and navigating Company intranet sites.
- Experience with AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot), Canva, and online survey tools.
At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates’ well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
* Annual Bonus - 4% bonus
* Merit Bonus - 3%
Health and Well-being Benefits
* Medical coverage
* Health Savings Accounts
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Dental coverage
* Vision coverage
* Hospital Care Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Accidental Injury Insurance
* Life and AD&D insurance
* Short-term disability coverage
* Long-term disability insurance
* Long-term care with life insurance
Other Well-being Resources
* Anxiety management program
* Wellness incentives
* Sleep improvement program
* Diabetes management program
* Virtual physical therapy
* Emotional/mental health support programs
* Weight management programs
* Gastrointestinal health program
* Substance use management program
* Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
Retirement and Financial Well-being
* BD 401(k) Plan
* BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
* 529 College Savings Plan
* Financial counseling
* Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
* Daily Pay
* College financial aid and application guidance
Life Balance Programs
* Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
* Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
* MetLife Legal Plan
* Group auto and home insurance
* Pet insurance
* Commuter benefits
* Discounts on products and services
* Academic Achievement Scholarship
* Service Recognition Awards
* Employer matching donation
* Workplace accommodations
Other Life Balance Programs
* Adoption assistance
* Backup day care and eldercare
* Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
* Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Paid Parental Leave
* Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
Leave Programs
* Bereavement leaves
* Military leave
* Personal leave
* Family and Medical Leave (FML)
* Jury and Witness Duty Leave
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Salary Range Information
$30.00 - $49.40 USD Hourly
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