Project Coordinator at AstraZeneca, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

6 Months or more Marketing

Contract Description

6 months contract

 

In the midst of significant expansion and a robust pipeline of forthcoming oncology product launches, our Oncology Business Unit is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance our operations. The role of Oncology Operations Coordinator marries operational support with project management, complemented by specific administrative tasks.

 

Your primary responsibilities will include supporting business planning and execution excellence across the OBU; inclusive of providing project management support for OBEX, coordination of carbon management, managing key meetings and events, and aiding in change management. Each of these tasks is essential to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of our dynamic unit during this pivotal growth phase.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Working with our Business Planning Lead, you will:

  • Deliver operational and project management support for the OBU including supporting the maintenance of Business Plans, OBU Knowledge Repository, and supporting across key initiatives as needed.
  • Provide project management support for key product launches, ensuring timely execution and adherence to standards.
  • Manage and coordinate carbon, overseeing all tracking requirements.
  • Collaborate with our finance team to ensure conference and team business plans are leveraged in managing team carbon use as part of our commitment to sustainability.
  • Support and lead the coordination of various team activities including key meetings, offsites, awards submissions, country visit logistics, and departmental events.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Undergraduate degree (science, business, or engineering preferred) or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Project Management certification would be an asset (completed or in progress) or expressed interest in the area.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
  • Event management, meeting facilitation skills and passion for facilitation excellence an asset.
  • Proficiency with project management software/tools (such as Smartsheet).
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Technically proficient in leveraging zoom/conference software for meeting execution (including breakout work and large-scale conferences).
  • Interest in application of evolving technology, like AI, in optimizing business execution (eg. Microsoft Copilot) an asset.
  • Knowledge or interest in the field of oncology is an advantage.

 

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An expansive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

 

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.

 

Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact. From our science labs to manufacturing at scale, we are committed to delivering at the highest quality. It’s inspiring and rewarding work, influencing every part of the product lifecycle to deliver life-changing medicines. To ultimately make people’s lives better – from patients and their families to all of us in society!