At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.  

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.  

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. 

This is 13-month contract position, reporting to the Senior Business Support Coordinator/Team Leader, requires pro-activity and collaboration, working together with the other co-ordinators in the function and more broadly within BioPharmaceuticals R&D.

Accountabilities:

Provide support to Executive and Senior directors, managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and events, and scheduling complicated travel in line with AZ policyWork collaboratively with Business Support colleagues to deliver a lean, consistent and professional global support service, including knowledge sharing and training within the teamBecome an expert in using technology to efficiently complete tasks and propose technology based solutionsSupport projects under general guidance ensuring delivery of project outputs according to plan, reviewing and refining plans as necessaryIndependently plan, organize, and schedule own workload, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on time while using and developing best practicesPrepare documents, materials and official information releases and distribute to the required stakeholders 

Essential Requirements

Extensive Admin Assistant/Executive Assistant experienceExcellent knowledge of spoken and written English languageExperience in working in a fast paced, cross functional global environmentStrong written and verbal communication and networking skillsProficiency working with Microsoft Office suite, and virtual meeting technologiesExcellent time management skillsStrong organizational, forward-planning and stakeholder management abilitiesA high degree of personal credibility and professionalism when interfacing with organizations internal and external to AZOpen to a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a pharmaceutical or healthcare organization

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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today! 

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com. 

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Date Posted

02-May-2025

Closing Date

11-May-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.