Management Assistant Director

Management Assistant - Director R&D & Vice President Manufacturing, R&D and Technology As Management Assistant, you will be part of the Research & Development department based in Maastricht, reporting directly to the Director Research & Development and the Vice President Manufacturing, R&D and Technology. You will work in a fast-paced, international and multidisciplinary environment with a broad range of responsibilities. Your role combines management support with operational coordination. You will assist both leaders in managing their busy schedules, ensuring important priorities and follow-up actions are completed on time, arranging domestic and international business travel, and coordinating the purchasing process for the R&D departments in both Maastricht and Gratkorn. Strong communication skills are essential to stay informed about ongoing activities and to anticipate what is needed, by whom, and when. Beyond being highly organized and administratively strong, you act as a trusted partner to both managers. You will be given significant responsibility, enabling them to focus on leading their teams while relying on you to keep planning, communication and follow-up running smoothly. Whether it's ensuring an important email request doesn't get overlooked, reminding stakeholders of an upcoming budget reporting deadline, or proactively researching travel options for an upcoming business trip, you are always one step ahead. For the R&D organization, you are the central point of contact for laboratory purchasing, testing activities and technical collaborations with external suppliers. You streamline information flows, coordinate the purchasing process, and oversee the administrative and financial handling of orders. Colleagues also rely on you for a wide variety of practical matters, and you enjoy making sure everything runs efficiently. This is a varied role with responsibilities across several focus areas, each equally important ...