Executive Assistant Commercial (Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA)
About the role
As the Executive Assistant, you will provide critical executive support to Cepheid’s Chief Commercial Officer, operating with the highest level of confidentiality, judgment, and autonomy. This high-impact role supports a global commercial organization and requires an understanding of business operations, commercial priorities, executive rhythms, and strategic planning to enable effective decision-making and execution. The position reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and is part of the Cepheid Commercial Organization located in Sunnyvale, CA. While this role is on-site, applications from qualified candidates in other U.S. locations will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to support achievement of key commercial business objectives.
- Lead executive operations, including complex calendar management, global travel, meetings, expenses, and other business-critical activities.
- Drive strategic projects and events by managing timelines, logistics, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of commercial priorities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience with 8+ years of executive administrative support experience, including support of C-suite leaders.
- Minimum 3 years of project management and event planning experience, including executive meetings, conferences, and business events.
- Advanced proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, and other AI-enabled productivity tools.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically per business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Executive administrative support for a senior Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Business Development, or General Management leader in a global organization.
Benefits
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs, including:
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
Pay
The hourly range for this role is USD $50.00 – $55.00. This role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.