As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
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.
About the role
The Executive Assistant will provide high-level, professional support to the UK & Ireland leadership of two core business units: Waters Biosciences and Waters Advanced Diagnostics.
This role extends beyond traditional administrative duties, combining executive assistance with strategic organisational and business coordination. You will play a critical role in enabling senior leaders to operate effectively across both businesses—ensuring seamless prioritisation of agendas, alignment of key initiatives, and efficient day-to-day operations.
By proactively managing administrative, organisational, and cross-functional activities, the role allows leadership to maintain focus on strategic priorities, commercial execution, and team leadership. The position requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, supporting decision-making and driving alignment across both business units.
This position is offered on a 12 month FTC.
Main responsibilities will include:
Provide comprehensive diary, travel, and meeting management for two senior leaders across 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 a central coordination point across Biosciences and Advanced Diagnostics for key business activities and rhythms (QBRs, MBRs, planning cycles).
Support preparation of business updates, internal business unit communications.
Track actions, milestones, and deliverables across leadership initiatives and strategic projects.
Providing effective event management/workshops or co-ordination of events
Coordinating and preparing agendas and information for meetings, organising 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.
About you:
Proven experience in PA/EA supporting a Senior Leader.
GCSE English and Maths (minimum GCSE 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 with the ability 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.
Click on apply if this sounds like you!
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.
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£27,600.00 - £42,075.00 GBP Annual
