Business Support Coordinator - 10 month FTC / Secondment
Cambridge, UK
At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives everyday.
Clinical 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 Contract Research Organisations and partner organisations to ensure the fast, efficient, ethical and quality delivery of our clinical trials in countries around the world.
Reporting to the Business Support Manager this role will focus on providing high level PA support to one of our VPs and members of their leadership team, based globally. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and flexible individual with experience of working at senior level in a fast-paced, complex, global environment.
Your accountabilities:
1. Proactive calendar management, identifying and resolving conflicts
2. Coordinate complex travel and meetings and off-site events in different time zones, in line with AZ policy
3. Work collaboratively with global colleagues to deliver a lean, consistent and professional global support service, including knowledge sharing and training within the Business Support team
4. Be an expert in using technology to efficiently complete tasks and propose technology based solutions
5. Manage and create Purchase Orders
6. Control projects under general guidance ensuring delivery of outputs according to plan, reviewing and refining plans as necessary
7. Prepare documents, materials, agendas and presentations
8. Plan, organize, and schedule own workload, so that all activities are completed accurately and on time while using and developing best practices
Essential requirement for the role:
9. Significant experience in the PA arena
10. Excellent technical skills, proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, MS-Teams and SharePoint Online
11. Entrepreneurial thinking with respect to use of future technologies
12. Good communication and interpersonal skills
13. Fluent English skills
14. Experience and confidence using virtual meeting technologies
15. Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks/assignments simultaneously and effectively
16. Strong customer service skills
17. A high degree of personal credibility when interfacing with organizations internal and external to AZ
18. A strong self-starter
Desirable experience for the role:
19. Experience of working in a pharma or healthcare environment
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca:
Join a company where bold ideas meet real-world impact—where storytellers and scientists sit together to spark fresh thinking, move fast, and deliver for patients. You will tap into a global network that shares knowledge freely, harness modern digital tools to make sharper decisions, and shape conversations that matter across the enterprise. We back ambition with support, valuing kindness alongside high performance, and we invest in your growth so you can stretch your craft, learn from diverse experts, and see your work shape perception, policy, and progress.
Are you ready to play a valued and central role in powering the global enterprise? Are you ready to play a role in powering AstraZeneca and helping all of us to fulfil our ambitions? If so, apply today!
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Date Posted
19-May-2026
Closing Date
26-May-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.