Administrative Coordinator, Cell Therapy Unit

Introduction to role:

Join us at AstraZeneca, a place where we collaborate in an inclusive environment, full of bold new opportunities. We are looking for an experienced administrative professional that is energized by working in a fast-paced global environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. We are looking for an Administrative Coordinator based in Gaithersburg to join the Cell therapy Unit in Oncology R&D.

Accountabilities:

As the Administrative Coordinator for Cell Therapy Unit, you will provide valued support to leaders, teams and key business processes in this critical function. You will operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment – navigating calendar conflicts, arranging meetings and travel, ensuring prompt payment of PO’s, assisting with onboarding of new team members, and supporting engagement events across our sites globally.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in an administrative role supporting complex projects
• Prior experience supporting multiple functional leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Impeccable professionalism with strong business acumen and organizationally savvy with sensitivity to highly confidential information
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests simultaneously and effectively
• Demonstrate attention to detail, working to consistently deliver to a high standard
• Strong organizational, forward-planning and stakeholder management skills
• Solid relationship-building skills to develop networks both within the company and externally
• Track record of handling and resolving challenges quickly and efficiently, with flexibility to adapt to changing situations

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Relevant training, multitasking, certifications in software, and/or time management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact confidently with executives and employees at all levels
• Ability to prioritize time critical assignments
• Experience working in a fast-paced global environment balancing competing priorities
• Experience providing high quality, professional support service, working proactively and independently without day to day direction.
• Ability to format documents for consistent, professional appearance and experience handling sensitive information in a confidential and discrete manner.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and efficiently, identifying high priority and urgent tasks for immediate action so that all activities are completed accurately and on time
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet changing business demands.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of virtual meeting technologies, information management software, and Microsoft products

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.

At AstraZeneca, we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are a team of leading specialists, driven to pursue scientific knowledge. We work at the cutting edge of science to develop the ground-breaking medicines of the future. We fully embrace a safe space, exercising our freedom to discover and share. You're supported by the team where setbacks are seen as learning opportunities. This is a place of opportunity with the support you need to thrive and grow. You can move around, try different areas and develop new skills.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to improve the lives of patients worldwide!