Department Assistant – Administrative Support

About the role

Abbott is seeking a Department Assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Business Unit Director and the wider team at its Umraniye location in Istanbul. The role ensures smooth daily operations, enabling the department to focus on its core healthcare objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform all secretarial duties for the Business Unit Director, including managing calendars, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
• Organize meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and coordinate logistics.
• Draft and edit communications, letters, memos, assessments, and surveys.
• Develop and format presentations and departmental reports as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation, filing, and archiving systems.

Required profile

• University degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an executive secretary or similar administrative role.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑disciplined, motivated, and confident personality.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).