Team Assistant - Global Analytics & Insights

Location: Cambridge, UK

Competitive salary and benefits package

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About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Do you have an impressive track record as a Senior Administrator, outstanding organisational skills and the ability to multi-task effortlessly?

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a challenging and varied role within our team. Your focus will be on providing high quality professional administration support to the Global Analytics & Insights UK-based team.

As the successful role holder, you will be an individual with high standards, enthusiasm, and a passion for learning, together with excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to act independently. 

Attention to detail and a having a high level of great organisational skills will be the key to success with this role as the successful role holder will be required to action on tasks such as detailed monthly travel & expenses spend.

This role will include supporting the team’s activities including facilitating purchase orders, global and local compliance submissions, processing expenses, managing complex travel including visa arrangements and arranging virtual meetings. The role also encompasses updating and evolving the Strategy Sharepoint site, management and sharing of business information and acting as a GA&I representative for select internal projects.

The role requires you to have strong problem solving skills and people skills in developing solutions; your patience and flexibility will be advantageous in securing this challenging but interesting role. Often working independently, you must be able to respond to changes in customer and stakeholder demands with the flexibility to adapt to changing situations.

Activities include

·       Manages departmental budget and Purchase Orders including monthly travel & expenses reporting

·       Facilitates contracting: Statement of Work, purchase order creation, invoice resolution and other financial administration

·       Facilitates and organises compliance process for market research approvals

·       Maintain and enhance online filing systems and Strategy Sharepoint site

·       Proactive planning of travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, airport transportation, car bookings, trains etc.

·       Manages routine travel & expenses reports for department

·       Internal/external meeting arrangements and support

·       On boards new starters (ordering IT equipment, setting up key meetings, assigning a buddy etc)

·       Maintain databases and distribution lists

·       Works collaboratively with GA&I admin team to support function, and provides specialist project based administrative support when required

Essential skills

·       Prior PA Experience with energy and passion for the role

·       Excellent communication skills and organisation skills

·       Attention to detail, working to consistently deliver to a high standard

·       Good business awareness with sensitivity to highly confidential information

·       Track record of handling and resolving challenges quickly and efficiently

·       Experience of a variety of software/systems, including online meeting systems

·       Ability to think beyond boundaries of own job, challenges status quo and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement.

·       Excellent team working, networking and influencing skills and ability to engage relevant AstraZeneca staff and leaders in developing solution.

Desirable skills

·       Budget planning

·       Knowledge of Excel

So, what’s next?

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Additional information

Our Company Values & Behaviours underpin everything we do so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with them. You may also want to check out our new R&D Video showing how we turn Science into Medicines.

Advert opening date: 10/09/21

Advert closing date: 24/09/2

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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.