Senior Administrator and Team Lead Pharmaceutical Sciences

Are you a PA that enjoys working with customers in a fast-paced environment and with an ability to multi-task? Would you like to work in an international, vibrant and dynamic setting in close collaboration with other PAs?

Pharmaceutical Sciences, Astrazeneca

Pharmaceutical Sciences was established in January 2016 and is now a team of 360 people across four sites (Gothenburg, Manchester, Cambridge, Boston), bringing a broad set of specialist skills and cutting-edge science to influence the design of new molecules and early clinical trials.

What you'll do

You are reporting to the Head of Business Planning and Operations and you will lead the Global Pharmaceutical Sciences administrators team which today consists of 3 people and it will expand further. In the team leader role you will support the VP of Pharmaceutical Sciences and be a member of the extended leadership team.

A key element is to lead and develop the admin team and work across interfaces with both internal and external stakeholders and as an integral member of the team, you will be responsible for calendar management and balancing multiple actions and requests. We are looking for a self-starter with strong attention-to-detail who can handle multiple actions and requests proactively.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Admin support for VP -calendar management, flag priority actions, answer or redirect queries, prioritise, and safeguard time.
* Scheduling and planning LT meetings, agenda topics planning, organize face to face meetings and keeping track of actions from meetings.
* Travel arrangements inclusive of visa preparation and expenses processing.
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training for administrative team members.
* Ensure personal and team compliance with all required company policies and processes.
* Manage performance, identify any issues regarding team delivery, and resolve issues relating to delivery of designated tasks. Oversee resource allocation and workload in alignment with evolving business needs.
* Identify and introduce new technology-based solutions and mentoring other administrators.

Requirements for the role:

* Ideally, experience of leading and coaching teams to perform at a high level.
* Proven experience as a senior PA with an open mind. Willing to explore new areas of expertise and develop within the team.
* Experience of providing administrative support in a global corporate environment across multiple time zones.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, interacting with employees at all levels.
* A professional and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously and effectively, adapting to shifting needs.
* Demonstrate attention to detail consistently deliver a high standard.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint.



Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

So, what's next!

If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be.

We look forward to find out more about you so welcome with your application; CV and cover letter, no later than 10th of March 2023

For more information please contact Angela Salden, Head of Business Planning and Operations, at angela.salden@astrazeneca.com



Why AstraZeneca Gothenburg?

Our Gothenburg site is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic R&D centres. Here, you'll feel a global atmosphere in a multinational environment. With more than 2,800 employees from over 70 different countries, our vibrant site is a truly inspiring place to work. Collaboration comes in all forms - across teams, functions, countries and even companies.

Here, the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together, and we believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.

Find out more here

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/