About the Company: DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For 160 years, we have been marketing, selling, and distributing high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies. Through our Business Units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, we deliver sustainable growth for our partners. We contribute to improving the quality of life for our employees and people in the local communities in which we operate. Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH is publicly listed and operates in 36 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We employ over 28,000 specialists and produced net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2024.
About the Role:We are seeking an Executive Assistant to the Head of Business Unit, Healthcare, supporting a member of DKSH’s Executive Committee. Based in Singapore, this is a high‑trust, fast‑paced role requiring sound judgement, discretion, and a strong service mindset.The role focuses on core executive support and business enablement, partnering closely with the Head of BU Healthcare to ensure priorities, logistics, and communication flow seamlessly across a global, matrixed organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing (General Responsibilities)Work directly with the Head of Business Unit Healthcare to support all aspects of daily workManage and maintain a complex calendar, including meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, expatriate‑related services, and domestic/international travel arrangements, exercising discretion in prioritisationCoordinate, track, and communicate projects and programmes managed by the Head of BU HealthcareAssist with the preparation of presentations and white papers for internal and external stakeholdersAssess priorities and redirect matters to relevant stakeholders, or handle independently where appropriateKeep the Head of BU Healthcare informed of time‑sensitive and critical issues with appropriate follow‑upHandle correspondence, emails, calls, filing, printing, and records managementPrepare routine correspondence and manage documentation for signatureSupport travel arrangements and general administrative work for the Healthcare Leadership TeamCoordinate Business Unit meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, and follow‑upsPrepare reports, documents, tables, charts, and meeting summariesPrepare, reconcile, and submit expense reportsSupport purchase order processing for the regional Healthcare teamMaintain confidential and sensitive information with the highest integritySupport special projects and ad‑hoc initiatives, including presentations and leadership materialsProvide additional support to other executives as required
Ideal Candidate (Selection Criteria)You bring experience, presence, and professionalism, with the confidence to partner closely with senior leaders.An experienced Executive Assistant, with 5–8 years’ experience, including at least 3 years supporting senior executives in a multinational environmentIdeally holds a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable universityDemonstrates a strong service mindset with gravitas - polished, professional, and trustedHigh emotional intelligence (EQ); service‑oriented rather than transactional or calculativeAble to keep pace with a fast‑moving executive, responding promptly and proactivelyComfortable setting polite but firm boundaries, including declining personal errands when appropriateClear that the role is focused on coordination and enablement Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and effective at managing competing prioritiesProven experience managing complex schedules, international travel, and multi‑time‑zone coordinationExercises sound judgement, discretion, and absolute confidentialityBrings positive energy, strong communication skills, and confidence engaging across cultures and seniority levelsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Why Join UsThis role gives you a rare opportunity to:Work directly with a senior global leader and gain exposure to Executive Committee‑level decision makingOperate in a truly international, matrixed organisation with broad stakeholder interactionStrengthen your executive partnership and leadership‑enablement skills at Group levelBe part of a purpose‑driven organisation with strong values, scale, and long‑term stability
If you thrive in a high‑trust executive partnership and enjoy enabling senior leaders to perform at their best in a global environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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