Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg. **W** **orking at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of + An attractive benefits package (e.g.attractive Abbott Pension Plan,a company bike, employee stock purchase program) + A company recognized asa great placeto work in dozens of countries around the worldandnamed one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. + A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry + To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team + Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication + Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise **The Opportunity** This position works out of our Wiesbaden location in the Abbott Diabetes Care - Abbott GmbH. We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology. In this role you will provide full administrative support to Directors and Managers of the Abbott Diabetes Care EMEAP Headquarter. The team assistant will show a conscientious, pro-active and dedicated approach to all aspects of the job role ensuring tasks are completed to the highest standard and within agreed time frames. **Your Tasks:** + Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team and the IT Team as well as cross functional teams of the Abbott Diabetes Care EMEAP Headquarter + Provide support with calendar management for Directors by setting up regularly occurring 1:1 meetings, team meetings, conf. calls + Arrange travel requirements for Directors and Managers in line with Abbott policies, prepare visa documents, arrange hotel bookings & transfers + Prepare travel expense reports for Directors in a timely manner and according to the Abbott travel policy + Plan & organize internal, external & virtual meetings across Europe using internal systems in line with ABBOTT policies + Provide Accounting & Finance related project support; including supplier selection & set up; creation of shopping carts and follow up on invoices & credit notes (in SAP/SRM) + Coordinate and organize On- and Off-Boarding + Provide support and back-up for other members of the HQ Assistant’s Team during leave or workload peaks to ensure an overall adequate level of assistance to the HQ Management team **Your Qualification:** + Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Administrative Assistant + Excellent organizational & planning skills, practical in work approach and ability to prioritize + Ability to take the initiative and to work within a team environment requiring collaboration and communication + Able to work unsupervised with a highly professional approach possessing excellent interpersonal skills relative to the diversity of levels in the business and the cultural diversity at which interaction is required + Affinity & accuracy with numbers and Finance and Accounting related processes and policies is required + Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other work processing programs as well as the SAP (SRM) program + Fluent English and German oral and written communication skills. Fluency in an additional European language is beneficial Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.    Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com