Communications Admin Coordinator

Communications Admin Coordinator

Location: Gaithersburg, MD

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make a bigger impact? At AstraZeneca, we’re seeking a Communications Admin Coordinator to join our Oncology Corporate Affairs team in Gaithersburg, MD. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision of one day eliminating cancer as a cause of death. You'll be part of a team that delivers the AstraZeneca Oncology story across all phases of development to internal and external audiences around the world. If you're highly motivated, organized, and ready to manage multiple competing priorities, this could be the perfect role for you!

Accountabilities:

As a Communications Admin Coordinator, you'll be responsible for managing complex executive calendars, handling multi-location domestic and international travel arrangements, and producing accurately formatted documents and reports. You'll also be tasked with preparing meeting agendas, presentation materials, and minutes, as well as drafting or substantially editing materials or correspondence. Your role will also involve project support, planning and logistics for various internal and external meetings and events, and providing budget management and purchase order support within AstraZeneca systems.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• H.S. diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience to include a mix of administration and communication experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and competency with virtual technologies (e.g., MS teams, Zoom)
• Keen interest in communications and desire to learn
• Exemplary written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to interact expertly with executives and employees at all levels
• Excellent team working, networking and influencing skills
• Ability to think creatively, beyond boundaries of own job, challenges the status quo and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement
• Flexible to adapt to constantly evolving needs and deadlines and ability to prioritize time critical assignments
• Ability to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences.
• Experience with effectively multitasking in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, persuasion and/or negotiation to accomplish the objectives.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of providing administrative support in a global corporate environment across multiple time zones
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology firm

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

Joining AstraZeneca means joining a global team that helps to make excellence and breakthroughs possible. Here, you can apply your skills and abilities to genuinely impact patients' lives. We're at an exciting time of growth through innovation for AstraZeneca. Every single person plays a part in our story. Speak up, take the initiative and make it yours. As key contributors to our evolution, we're comfortable stepping up whether it's guiding our tech and digital journey or harnessing disruptive technologies. This is the place to drive change. To challenge the norm, take ownership, make quick decisions, and run with them.

Ready to make a bigger impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death!

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.