Meridian Bioscience Inc. · 13 hours ago
Executive Assistant and Event Coordinator
Memphis, TN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expMeridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company dedicated to developing innovative diagnostic products. The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership and coordinate corporate events, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with the company's brand values.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife ScienceMedical
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic administrative partner to senior leadership, anticipating needs and proactively resolving issues
Manage complex calendars, meeting logistics, and high-volume domestic/international travel
Coordinate confidential communications and act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
Prepare professional presentations, reports, and briefing materials
Support budgeting, expense reporting, invoice processing, and vendor management
Implement and refine administrative workflows, tools, and processes to improve team effectiveness
Oversee inbox prioritization, gatekeeping, message drafting, and follow‑up management as needed
Lead end‑to‑end planning and execution of corporate meetings, conferences, and special events, including annual planning, budgeting, project coordination, deadline tracking, agenda preparation, and post‑event evaluation
Manage all logistics for domestic and international events, including coordination with exhibit houses and external vendors, registration, travel, lodging, shipping, setup, catering, and onsite schedules
Serve as the primary liaison to marketing, sales, product teams, and executive stakeholders to ensure cohesive event strategy and messaging
Maintain booth assets and marketing materials, coordinate updates and replacements as needed, and support branding efforts to ensure consistency across event materials, presentations, signage, and promotional items
Performs additional administrative or project-based tasks as needed to support departmental and organizational priorities
Physical requirements include sedentary work for extended periods, along with the ability to lift or transport materials up to 25 lbs., stand or walk for extended durations during events, and occasionally adjust hours during key event periods, if needed
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 7+ years of progressive experience in executive administrative support, including event management experience
Demonstrated ownership of large-scale meetings, conferences, or corporate events
Experience supporting VP- or C-suite-level executives
Strong executive presence, discretion, and professional communication skills
Proven ability to manage complex projects independently and simultaneously
Experience with budgeting, vendor management, and contract negotiation
Experience coordinating international events and logistics
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong document, presentation, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with CRM systems, project management tools, or event platforms
Background in life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries
Company
Meridian Bioscience Inc.
Meridian is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic test kits, rare reagents, specialty biologicals and components.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Meridian Bioscience Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2022-07-07Acquired
2022-01-31Grant· $2.5M
2021-02-03Grant· $5.5M
Leadership Team
Andy Kitzmiller
Chief Executive Officer
J
Julie Smith
Chief Financial Officer
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