Job Description Summary

The Sr. Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Microbiology Platform Leader, Molecular Platform Leader, and Media Portfolio Leader. This role is responsible for managing complex calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, processing expense reports, and organizing high-level meetings and events. The assistant also plays a key role in preparing professional presentations and managing departmental logistics, including onboarding new hires and supporting promotional material workflows.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Microbiology Platform Leader, Molecular Platform Leader, and Media Portfolio Leader, including calendar management, expense processing, and coordinating complex international travel arrangements with visa applications and medical information requirements.

• Coordinates all aspects of departmental meetings and events, including logistics, catering, scheduling, and may be required to attend and actively participate in certain meetings to ensure smooth operations.

• Creates high-quality PowerPoint presentations featuring graphs, charts, and other visual materials while maintaining proficiency with current technology and software used within the company.

• Manages departmental needs including computer-related issues, corporate cards, supply inventory, new hire setup, and orientation coordination to ensure all training requirements are met.

• Oversees the Veeva (Promotional Material) review process by assigning reviewers, tracking document workflow, following up on past due reviews, and managing the weekly PRC meeting agenda based on initiator requests.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree preferred  

• A minimum of five years of administrative assistant experience  

• At least three years supporting an executive or senior level manager  

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels, actively listen to colleagues and stakeholders, facilitate productive meetings, and build strong professional relationships that foster collaboration and team success.

• Consistently apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles when executing tasks, making decisions, and interacting with team members; actively seek diverse perspectives and create inclusive environments where all voices are valued and respected.

• Maintain the highest standards of integrity when handling sensitive information, exercise appropriate discretion in communications, and demonstrate trustworthiness with confidential data through consistent adherence to privacy protocols and ethical guidelines.

• Excel at independently managing multiple high-priority tasks and complex projects simultaneously with minimal supervision; demonstrate strong self-direction, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to meet deadlines even when faced with ambiguous requirements.

• Exhibit expert-level skills with Microsoft productivity suite (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) combined with strong IT troubleshooting abilities; quickly identify and resolve technical issues while providing clear guidance to team members on technology best practices.

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

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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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

Work Shift

NA (United States of America)

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$29.00 - $44.90 USD Hourly