Executive Assistant - UK&I – Waters Biosciences & Advanced Diagnostics in Wokingham

Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. As a result of the merger of BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions with Waters Corporation, the Executive Assistant will provide high‑level professional support to the UK & Ireland leadership of its two core business units: Waters Biosciences and Waters Advanced Diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diary, travel, and meeting management for two senior leaders across the UK & Ireland.
• Prepare agendas, briefings, presentations, and follow‑up actions for leadership, commercial, and cross‑functional meetings.
• Manage expense processing, approvals, and general administrative governance.
• Act as central coordination point across Biosciences and Advanced Diagnostics for key business activities and rhythms (QBRs, MBRs, planning cycles).
• Support preparation of business updates and internal business unit communications.
• Track actions, milestones, and deliverables across leadership initiatives and strategic projects.
• Provide event management and coordination of workshops and events.
• Organise catering and venues when required.
• Serve as a trusted interface with internal stakeholders (sales, marketing, finance, HR, operations) across both business units.
• Coordinate communication across leadership teams, ensuring alignment and timely information flow.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support planning activities such as strategy reviews, offsites, town halls, and leadership meetings.
• Help streamline processes, improve ways of working, and introduce structure across leadership operations.
• Maintain key documentation, trackers, and governance materials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PA/EA supporting a Senior Leader.
• Minimum GCSE English and Maths (Grade C / 4‑9); further education and/or a University degree is a distinct advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Comfortable working across multiple leaders, priorities, and business areas simultaneously.
• Highly organised, proactive, and detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through.
• Confident communicator able to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand commercial and operational context.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) and emerging AI tools.

Location GBR Winnersh – Eskdale Road. Additional locations not specified.

Compensation £27,600.00 – £42,075.00 GBP Annual

Commitment to a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employment – Becton, Dickinson and Company evaluates applicants without regard to race, colour, 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, genetic information, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.