External Affair and Country Coordinator

External Affairs (Corporate Affairs & Market Access) and Country Coordinator

location: Budapest Hungary (hybrid)

Introduction to Role:

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being bold, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. This is an exciting role combining administrative support and senior level coordination with the high visibility area of internal communications. Within this position, you will be giving an administrative support for corporate affairs and market access functions and you will be responsible for coordinating internal communications of the Hungarian subsidiary, and coordination of projects defined by local management.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Affairs & Market Access Support

• Supporting the two functions and teams: administrative support, internal financial flows, contracting, follow up on financial payments.
• Monitoring and reporting of annual financial plans and actual expenditure
• Coordination of self-organized and company-sponsored events (non-medical events)
• Administrative support for attendance and participation in events: travel, accommodation, licensing of professional materials in an approval system, etc.
• Support for everyday workflows

 Internal Communication

• Coordinating regular central corporate communications
• Coordination task in connection with the announcement and follow-up of various external and internal events organized by the responsible areas of the company
• Ensuring corporate communication about pre-arranged decisions of local management

Country Coordination

• Coordinating business reviews, liaising with senior managers, assistants, scheduling, logistics and meals
• Project management coordination
• Internal communication based on cluster director guidance and close cooperation with HR
• End to end management and coordination of the local management team meetings (including agenda, notes and follow-up)
• Preparation and organization of all-company internal events for the affiliate

CRUCIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience in coordinating and administering a fast-paced company
• Agility
• University degree
• High level of user digital literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook)
• Strong leadership and management capabilities
• Fluency in English

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES /SKILLS:

• Able to work independently and collaborate in a team
• Accuracy, precision
• Performance orientation
• Excellent communication skills and maximum discretion
• Problem solver and creativity, willingness

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel 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?

Our Market Access team plays a crucial role in making sure the hard work across AstraZeneca is realised. Ensuring access and affordability to those who need it the most. We're connectors, bringing together the healthcare ecosystem through our negotiating and storytelling as we articulate the strong and innovative value story of our science-led medicines. By bringing our innovative products to market, we're helping to build a world-class reputation and, most meaningfully, serve our patients sustainably.

Take the chance to work across the whole patient journey for the growing Oncology and BioPharmaceuticals pipeline. From screening to treatment. It's an exciting opportunity to work with leading molecules and expand our knowledge across different diseases.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. 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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.