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, Oncology Training and Development in Gaithersburg, MD you’ll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.AstraZeneca’s vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm, with the aim of bringing new cancer medicines to patients.
A broad pipeline of next-generation medicines is focused principally on five disease areas
– Breast, Lung, Gastrointestinal, Gynaecological/Genitourinary and Haematological cancers.
As well as other tumour types, these are being targeted through six key platforms
– DNA Damage Response (DDR), Antibody drug conjugates, Immuno-oncology (IO), Epigenetics, Tumour Drivers Resistance, and Cell Therapy, all underpinned by personalized healthcare and biomarker technologies.The Administrative Coordinator, Oncology Training and Development (OTD)is responsible for providing basic administrative support functions to Leader of OTD as well as broader department support to managers and trainers.
Tasks may include project management of functional activities, representing the Leader in communication/ responses to different stakeholders, updating budgets, tracking purchase orders and invoices, booking meetings, maintaining documentation, and ordering supplies and other resources.
Additionally, the Administrative Coordinator, Oncology Training and Development will coordinate the calendar of the Leader to handle conflicting needs.
Tracks, administers, and reports on budgets for each training tumour team, including the functional training budget.
Accurately transcribes, types, formats, and proofreads a wide variety of material (for example correspondence, invoices, contracts, meeting minutes, reports, speeches, and presentations) using word processing, presentation, graphics and spreadsheet software.
Uses desktop publishing software to design more complex documents to support the work of the department they support.
Provides specialist project based administrative support when required.
Organizes travel and expense reconciliation for the Leader.
Coordinates internal and external meetings / conferences so that they run smoothly, including scheduling meeting times, creating agendas, and ensuring that various meeting amenities are available.
Performs other administrative tasks using independent judgment and discretion.
Prepares documents, presentation materials and distributes to required stakeholders.
Plans, organizes, and schedules own workload through system maintenance so that all activities are completed accurately and on time.
Support new members of the team in their onboarding processRequired Experience:A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience is requiredH.S.
diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferredBroad administrative assistant experience and project management support experienceExperience of working within a complex global organizationDemonstrate intermediate to advanced PC skills and ability, including Microsoft office and other industry applications, e.g.
SharePoint, Zoom and Microsoft TeamsWith an eye for detail, manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and effectivelyForward-looking, results-oriented, focused/proactive problem solverWorks well independently, as well as in a team settingAbility to prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesKeen understanding of professional and diplomatic interpersonal skillsPossesses general knowledge of working globally within a variety of culturesPrior budget management experienceAbility to follow processes/SOP’sGood communication skillsExperience of a variety of software/systems, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite & OutlookStrong written and spoken communicationsCan create and maintain systems for efficiency for both self and othersCustomer Service SkillsDesired Experience:AstraZeneca-Specific Computer ApplicationsRelevant vocational qualifications or equivalent experienceJoin us today.Why AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big.
Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial
– finding those moments and recognizing their potential.
Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.
This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.
Interested?
Come and join our journey.Are you already imagining yourself joining our team?
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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.AstraZeneca has taken critical steps to protect colleagues, loved ones, and patients from COVID-19 and its variants.
Accordingly, AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment.
AstraZeneca will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.