Job Title: Admin Assistant 

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Abbott Rapid Diagnostics
Employment Type: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract (Renewable)
Industry: Healthcare / Diagnostics / Administration

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader at the forefront of scientific innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to improve health and quality of life. Every day, more than 10 million diagnostic tests are run on Abbott instruments, enabling smarter, faster decision-making worldwide. Recognized globally as one of the best companies to work for, Abbott empowers employees to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly organized and motivated Admin Assistant (UAE National) to support the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) commercial team at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. The ideal candidate will support cross-functional departments including Sales, Market Access, Commercial Execution, and Global Accounts with a variety of business and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process team expense reports and assist with administrative financial activities.

• Support the CRM system (e.g., SFDC) for accurate data management and sales pipeline tracking.

• Coordinate the implementation of Commercial Execution (ComEx) initiatives with regional teams.

• Help in preparing events, including logistics and documentation.

• Conduct market and competitive research, and summarize insights for strategic planning.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist in preparing performance reports.

• Assist in deploying sales and marketing tactics and promotional campaigns.

• Contribute to data quality improvement and internal process efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering, or related fields.

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in admin or business support roles.

• UAE National (Mandatory Requirement)

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Fluency in English (Arabic or additional languages is a plus)

• Exposure to CRM platforms (Salesforce/others) is advantageous

• Familiarity with marketing or sales analytics is a plus

Why Join Abbott?

• Career development in a global, innovative company

• Named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies (Fortune)

• Inclusive and supportive work culture, with a focus on diversity and equal opportunity

• A chance to contribute to life-saving diagnostic solutions