Lead Administrative Assistant, R&D/RAQAC

at  Stryker

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Work Flexibility: Hybrid (M, Tu, W onsite)
Location: 3909 Three Oaks Rd, Cary, IL
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Lead Coordinator, R&D/RAQAC provides high level administrative support to the Senior Directors of R&D and RAQAC and their respective Leadership Teams and will gather, compile, verify, and analyze information for use in documents such as memos, letters, reports, speeches, presentations, and news releases. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing documents and presentation materials; screening and responding to incoming correspondence, inquiries, and phone calls; drafting letters and official information releases; arranging and attending meetings. Additional responsibilities may require you to:

• Manage scheduling for Senior Directors and their respective Leadership Teams.
• Coordinate travel for Senior Directors and Leadership Team
• Support administrative needs of the R&D department and team members, including the Advanced teams as well as the RAQAC department and team members.
• Drive key departmental recognition programs and practices
• Ensure the appropriate use of, and preparation/submission of expense reports for, department charge cards
• Provide administrative support for product launches at Sales meetings.
• Support new hire onboarding, including maintenance of onboarding materials, workspace setup, onboarding material preparation, and hiring-manager support.
• Manage office supply inventory and orders.
• Facilitate smooth and positive communications between executive and colleagues, key stakeholders, senior leadership and external parties.
• Build effective working partnerships with members of the teams and across teams in the business, function, and organization.