Project Support Coordinator

Role: Project Coordinator

Role Type: Temporary – 6 Months

Location: London, St. Pancras – 3 Days Working On-Site / 2 Working Remote

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Your New Company

Amid 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 including for major oncology conferences, 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.

Your New Role

Working with our Business Planning Lead, you will:

• Deliver operational and project management support for the Oncology Business Excellence Unit 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 for oncology conferences, 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.

Essential 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.

WHY ASTRAZENECA?

It's an exciting time to join AstraZeneca, a global business that's rapidly growing - there's a lot happening and even more to come. And we are a valued part of this journey. Respected partners across the business, we provide the platform that's going to power us to achieve more.

So, what's next?

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. Please apply with a copy of your CV.