Business Support Specialist- 9 Month Contract

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Maastricht, NLD
In-Office
Entry level
Healthtech • Other • Biotech
The Role
Provides executive and administrative support to the EMEA leadership team during a nine-month onsite contract. Responsibilities include calendar and travel coordination, meeting preparation, stakeholder communication, confidential file management, data collection, reporting, presentations, project planning, timeline monitoring, process improvement, and cross-departmental coordination.
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Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Business Support Specialist supports executive leadership team EMEA by combining high level administrative support with strong project support capabilities. This temporary (9 months - onsite). The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, can translate data into actionable insights, and ensures smooth day to day operations for the executive team.

Key Responsibilities
Operational & Project Support

  • Collect and organise data from various sources (spreadsheets, forms, internal systems) to support basic analysis and reporting needs
  • Prepare weekly/monthly summary reports and presentations for management, using Excel and PowerPoint
  • Assist in planning and executing strategic projects by preparing project plans.
  • Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
  • Improve internal processes by identifying inefficiencies and proposing data‑driven solutions.
  • Coordinate cross‑departmental initiatives and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Support the planning and coordination of company events or meetings

Administrative Support

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team/office, including diary management, correspondence, and scheduling meetings
  • Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements in cooperation with travel team EMEA.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Organize and maintain confidential files, documents, and communication streams.
  • Support meeting preparation: agendas, minutes, follow‑ups, and action tracking.
  • Manage incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries, redirecting as appropriate

What do we expect from you

  • Proficiency in Excel – PowerPoint - Outlook
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Experience in supporting senior leadership or executives.
  • Comfortable working independently and proactively.
  • Detail‑oriented and highly reliable.
  • Strong business acumen and curiosity for understanding how the organization operates.
  • Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.

We are Global

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with an international sales force and clinical support team totalling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,300 people worldwide.

Merit Medical EMEA currently has over 300 employees, spread over more than 20 countries in the EMEA region.

Merit Maastricht (The Netherlands) is the European Headquarters and Distribution Center of Excellence. Much of Merit Medical’s world-class customer service happens here along with our excellent physician training courses. More than 100 employees work at this growing Merit campus and enjoy many benefits, such as flexible working hours and competitive salaries as well as learning opportunities and internships.

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with a 50/50 ratio of male and female employees and more than 30 nationalities. We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Experience supporting senior leadership or executives
  • Ability to work independently and proactively
  • Detail-oriented and highly reliable
  • Strong business acumen and curiosity about organizational operations
  • Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Merit Medical Systems, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Merit Medical Systems, Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength An on‑site medical clinic at headquarters and campus wellness initiatives aim to make care more convenient and affordable for employees and families. Safety training and ongoing wellness programming further reinforce the health offering.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with active employer contributions and discretionary matching provides structured support for long‑term savings. Eligibility and plan participation are clearly established for U.S. employees.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan with a purchase discount enables accessible ownership participation. A successor plan is slated to replace the legacy program, pending shareholder approval.

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The Company
HQ: South Jordan, UT
5,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

As a global healthcare company, we understand customer needs and innovate and deliver medical solutions that transform patient care. Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 300 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Malvern, Pennsylvania; Rockland, Massachusetts; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Markham, Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore.

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