PA for GI AVP

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive day-to-day support to GI AVP, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements and preparation of key briefing materials.
• Coordinate Leadership Team meetings, business reviews and strategic planning sessions; prepare agendas, presentations and meeting minutes, and follow up on key decisions and action items.
• Track priority business initiatives, milestones, deliverables and risks; proactively coordinate resources and facilitate issue resolution.
• Support cross-functional projects involving Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Finance, HR and other enabling functions to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Consolidate business updates, operational data and key performance information to support management reviews and decision-making.
• Support internal communications, employee engagement activities, external visits and major business events as required.
• Assist with budget tracking, procurement requests, contracts, purchase orders and expense administration in line with company processes.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and ensure all activities comply with company policies, SOPs and applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the GI AVP based on evolving business priorities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above; Business Administration, Marketing, Medicine, Pharmacy or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in executive support, business operations, project management, PMO, commercial excellence or a related function; multinational company experience is preferred.
• Industry background: Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, consulting or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
• Project and organizational skills: Strong planning, prioritization and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Business and analytical capability: good business acumen, information synthesis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently prepare clear management materials.
• Personal attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, accountable and able to handle confidential information with sound judgment.
• Language: Fluent English with strong spoken and written.
• Digital skills: Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.