AstraZeneca is one of the most fascinating biopharmaceutical companies in the world. From researchers to sales people, from lab technicians to the legal department, we all have a mission to turn ideas into science, science into revolutionary medicines that save and extend patients’ lives and benefit society. Our portfolio is solid and our pipeline is innovative with a focus on biological medicines in the Cardio-Metabolic, Respiratory and Oncology areas. Typical Accountabilities: - Responds on behalf of the Senior Leader to different stakeholders maintaining high professional standards whilst meeting conflicting needs; - Responds to more complex or escalated enquiries from other PA/secretarial staff; - Accurately transcribes, types, formats, and proofreads a wide variety of material (for example correspondence, invoices, contracts, meeting minutes, reports, speeches, and presentations) using word processing, presentation, graphics and spreadsheet software. May complete in own language and English; - Uses desk top publishing software to design more complex documents to support the work of the department they support; - Provides specialist project based administrative support when required; - Coordinates internal and external meetings / conferences so that they run smoothly, including scheduling meeting times, making travel arrangements for attendees, and ensuring that various meeting amenities are available; - Performs other administrative tasks using independent judgement and discretion; - Prepares documents, presentation materials and official information releases and distributes to required stakeholders; - Coaches and mentors less experienced secretarial help desk staff to help them resolve problems; - Plans, organizes, and schedules own workload through system maintenance so that all activities are completed accurately and on time; - In some instances may supervise others and allocate resources as necessary; Required: Bacharel Degreed Fluent English