Finance Administrator, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Are you an enthusiastic Coordinator that enjoys working with customers around the world in a fast-paced environment and with an ability to multi-task? Would you like to work in an international, vibrant and dynamic setting? We will provide full training and support if you are the right person.

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're passionate about the potential of science and we are committed to improve patients' lives and benefit society.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca delivers the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and drug products. In essence, we are working "from molecule to medicine" to develop medicines for our patients today and tomorrow.

We are now looking for our next talent to join Pharmaceutical Sciences as a Finance Administrator at our vibrant R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global and diverse team of brilliant scientists and great leaders. With us you will have the opportunity to develop your own skills in the areas of administration, finance and project management.

Who are you

For this role we wish for someone who is willing to learn and develop together with us. We believe that you are an enthusiastic, driven and hardworking person that put the customer satisfaction first. It is also important that you are comfortable with multiple tasks and has a sense of flexibility as no two days are alike.

Your role will be to provide Finance coordinator admin support to Pharmaceutical Sciences across the globe (Sweden, UK, US). The work will be very much customer focused, helping all of us within Pharmaceutical Sciences with tasks like purchase order lifecycle, supporting the capital demand manager with administrative activities and sample shipment customs forms administration. You will work as part of a small admin team based in Gothenburg and the UK. Another important part of the role is to make sure that our processes are up to date and support the function with updates on compliance- and risk management policies.



We are looking for someone with:

* Attention to detail and delivery to a consistently high standard
* A professional and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously and effectively
* Strong organisational, forward-planning and stakeholder management skills
* Track record of handling and resolving challenges quickly and efficiently, with flexibility to adapt to changing situations
* Customer service skills and a willingness to help people
* Enthusiastic and ability to learn on the job, with support
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
* Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/ tasks simultaneously and effectively, identifying high priority, urgent tasks for immediate action so that all activities are completed accurately and on time
* Ability to network and influence to develop solutions
* Experience handling sensitive information in a confidential and discrete manner
* Ability to challenge the status quo, think beyond the role and act upon opportunities to work more effectively
* Knowledge of MS office, Outlook, Calendar, Excel, PowerPoint and web-based systems

If you want to be part of a team that makes a positive impact on patients' lives, there's no better place to be.

With us there are many opportunities to develop yourself and your career. From our diverse portfolio and teamwork, to our cutting-edge innovations - it's a place for lifelong learning.

So, what's next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you!
Welcome with your application; CV and cover letter, no later than January 17th 2022
For more information about the position, please contact: Malin Westberg: malin.westberg@astrazeneca.com

As we are approaching a holiday season the response time might be a bit delayed, please bear with us.

Additional information
BioPharmaceuticals R&D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmFx_jr2eFo
Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Life in Gothenburg: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
Culture and atmosphere of the Gothenburg site: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6496327311678410752/