Executive Assistant to the President ZEISS Ophthalmology (m/f/x)

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As an Executive Assistant (m/f/x) to the Head of Ophthalmic Business (OPT), you will act as a trusted advisor, integrator and execution partner. You will work closely with the Executive Board, Heads and MED Leadership Team to drive strategic priorities, strengthen leadership effectiveness, coordinate critical business processes and ensure execution of key initiatives across functions, regions and organizational levels. In this role, you will serve as an extension of the Head of OPT, enabling effective decision-making, organizational alignment and sustainable business performance.

Your Role Provide structured and data-driven recommendations to support executive decision-making and identify emerging risks, opportunities and priorities

Independently acting and lead strategic, cross-functional projects from concept to implementation and ensure sustainable anchoring of ownership within the organization

Orchestrate the OPT Leadership Team operating model, including setting agenda, decision, preparation tracking and leadership offsite facilitation

Partner with business and functional leaders to identify business challenges, risks, opportunities and external trends impacting business performance and strategy execution

Collaborate across functions, regions and business segments on high-impact initiatives to ensure alignment, transparency and consistent execution of strategic priorities

Coordinate key business governance processes, including Business Reviews, M1 reviews, strategy cycles, executive reporting and performance management routines

Facilitate alignment and decision-making processes across senior leadership teams and key stakeholders

Drive operational excellence through effective management cadences, disciplined follow-up, performance transparency and accountability

Build and maintain a strong network across all organizational levels to identify issues early, remove barriers, drive alignment and serve as an effective extension of the Head of OPT

Prepare executive briefings, decision materials, keynote content, customer visit briefings and other leadership communications

Your Profile Master's degree in business administration, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine or a related field

Significant professional experience in strategy, business development, executive office, consulting, program management or a comparable leadership-facing role

Experience in top-tier management consulting is considered an advantage

Strong understanding of the ophthalmology business, medical technology industry and complex global organizations

Deep understanding of the OPT business model, portfolio and organizational landscape is desired

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes without formal authority

Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives across functions, regions and organizational levels

Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand financial performance, business models, market dynamics and strategic implications

Ability to influence and drive change in a multicultural and cross-functional environment

Strong communication, problem-solving and executive stakeholder management skills

High bias for action, strong ownership mindset and ability to navigate ambiguous environments with limited direction

Ability to manage multiple parallel priorities while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail

Business proficiency in English (must have)

Willingness to travel globally