At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As an Administrative Coordinator you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

Job details

Position Title: Administrative Coordinator - Oncology

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Mississauga

Key Accountabilities:

• Enjoys working hard and is full of energy in challenging situations
• Is easy to approach and talk to; your interpersonal skills allow you to spend the extra effort to put others at ease; you are warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient; establishes rapport; is a good listener
• Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress
• Comes up with new and unique ideas
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
• Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources optimally and efficiently arranges information and files in a useful manner.
• Can quickly find common ground and tackle problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can tackle problems with peers; is seen as a standout colleague and is harmonious; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration
• Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Good at determining the processes vital to complete tasks; knows how to coordinate people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for alignment and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
• Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge
• Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
• Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of administrative support experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a global environment.
• 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.
• Flexibility to adapt to ever-changing needs and deadlines.
• Able to effectively multitask in a dynamic environment while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Able to demonstrate tact, persuasion and/or negotiation and maintain confidentiality.

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