Are you ready to turn ideas into life-changing medicines? At AstraZeneca, we are committed to addressing the unmet needs of patients worldwide by focusing on the potential of science. As a Business Support Coordinator in Late Development Oncology, you will play a crucial role in enabling Senior Leaders to concentrate on scientific breakthroughs that deliver medicines to patients. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, your excellent organizational skills will be key to providing high-quality project coordination and 1:1 support to our Senior Leaders, teams, and key business processes. Are you prepared to work with urgency and focus, proactively communicating with stakeholders and collaborating with our global administrative team? Join us in driving continuous improvement and innovation!

Accountabilities:

- Provide 1:1 business support at a senior level, including sophisticated calendar management, travel bookings, and expenses management.
- Independently resolve issues related to administrative requests and calendar conflicts.
- Facilitate smooth communications between executives and internal/external collaborators.
- Lead practical arrangements for meetings and team engagements.
- Manage logistics such as scheduling, room bookings, meeting minutes, agendas, and action logs.
- Coordinate logistics for virtual and face-to-face meetings.
- Manage information access for teams, including SharePoint management and process improvements.
- Provide specialist project administrative support as required.
- Lead special projects and other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- 5+ years of experience in an administrative role supporting complex projects
- High School Diploma required, Bachelor Degree preferred
- Extensive calendar management using Microsoft Outlook
- Prior experience supporting multiple functional leaders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Impeccable professionalism with strong business acumen and organizationally savvy with sensitivity to highly confidential information
- Proactive approach with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests simultaneously and effectively
- Demonstrate attention to detail, working to consistently deliver to a high standard
- Strong organizational, forward-planning and stakeholder management skills
- Solid relationship-building skills to develop networks both within the company and externally
- Track record of handling and resolving challenges quickly and efficiently, with flexibility to adapt to changing situations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a global environment balancing competing priorities.
- Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments.
- Should be able to work autonomously, and at the same time, collaborate effectively with other members of the administrative support team.
- Able to demonstrate tact, persuasion and/or negotiation and maintain confidentiality with executives and employees at all levels.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by courage, curiosity, and collaboration. Our commitment to pioneering new frontiers in science is unwavering as we strive to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of development, we fuse cutting-edge science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Empowered at every level, our team makes bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Join us in building a rewarding career dedicated to improving the lives of millions with cancer.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey!

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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.