At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives everyday.

Development Operations brings together all the skills groups to drive critical operational activities for early and late stage medicines development.

We have deep and specialist expertise in study and site management, data management, technical systems and processes, and in working with CROs and partner organisations to ensure the fast, efficient, ethical and quality delivery of our clinical trials in countries around the world.

We are nearly 2,500 people operating in more than 45 countries across the globe - partnering with the early and late TAs to meet the demands of extensive clinical trial programmes involving many thousands of patients.

The Business Support Coordinator is pro-active and collaborative, working together with the other administrators in the function and possibly also more broadly within BioPharmaceuticals R&D.

Accountabilities:

• Provide administrative or secretarial services to members of the senior team, coordinating complex meetings and off-site events, diary arrangements and travel in line with AZ policy

• Work collaboratively with Global Colleagues to deliver a lean, consistent and professional global administration service, including knowledge sharing and trainings within the team

• Uses technology to efficiently complete administrative tasks and proposes technology based solutions

• Controls projects under general guidance to deliver project outputs according to plan, reviewing and refining plans as necessary

• Independently and pro-actively resolve issues and challenges, ensuring delivery of day-to-day administrative activities and programs

• Prepares documents, materials and official information releases and distributes as required

• Plans, organizes, and schedules own workload, so that all activities are completed accurately and on time while using and improving how we work

Requirements:

• Significant administrative, secretarial or related experience

• Good communication and coordination skills

• Experience with a variety of virtual meeting technologies, information management software, and Microsoft products

• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks/assignments simultaneously and effectively

• Demonstrated skills and ability in PC applications

• Strong customer service skills

• Independent follow-up on action items from meetings

• A high degree of personal credibility when collaborating closely with organizations internal and external to AZ

• Experience working in a fast-paced global environment

• General knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures

Desirable:

• Pharma or healthcare work experience

• Experience managing SharePoint Online sites including creating and managing permission groups, creating new sites, and adding design elements

About AstraZeneca Canada:

Our purpose is bold and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and innovative company means creating a vibrant, dynamic culture where we celebrate entrepreneurial thinking and act quickly to inspire change. We are courageous, taking smart risks and learning from both success and failure. We are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working. Above all, we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first. Join us at our great place to work; an environment that energizes and empowers each of us to achieve our goal to develop and deliver medicines.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 6 years: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-astrazeneca-canada

• Best Workplace Culture Award at the 2018 Canadian HR Awards: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thriving-best-workplace-culture-gena-restivo/

• Learn more about our culture: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genarestivo_greatpeople-greatplacetowork-topemployers2020-activity-6608742174811049985-N-8G

Are you interested in working at AZ? Apply today!

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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.