Senior Executive Assistant

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe.

We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well-positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Executive Assistant serves as a liaison for the CEO and to the Executive Leadership Team. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently on projects and must be able to manage multiple competing priorities to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Provide sophisticated calendar management for the CEO, prioritizing requests while troubleshooting conflicts and making judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements
• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects
• Work closely with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO including those of a highly confidential or critical nature
• Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the organization and keeping the CEO informed, anticipating needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
• Provide "gatekeeper" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO, demonstrating credibility and trust with the Executive Leadership Team
• Review correspondence and prepare responses, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s style, or as appropriate flag communications requiring the CEO’s attention or identify the right person in the Company to respond
• Collect and prepare information for meetings with leaders, colleagues, and outside parties
• Assist with managing the Board of Directors and Committee meetings and materials
• Coordinate Executive Leadership Team meetings and assist with other meetings and events as needed
• Make travel arrangements and facilitate completion of expense reports
• Provide event management support as requested
• Work collaboratively with other administrative colleagues to ensure executive coverage

• Current experience as an Executive Assistant to the CEO or C‑Suite Executive of a publicly traded company
• Ten or more years of professional experience in an executive support or administrative position required, with several years’ experience as an Executive Assistant to a C‑Suite executive
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.) and Microsoft Outlook required
• Proven track record of handling highly sensitive information with complete confidentiality
• Demonstrated aptitude to anticipate needs and solve issues quickly/effectively, strong written communication skills
• Ability to work in a time sensitive, fast paced environment
• Willingness to remain in contact…