Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of biopharmaceuticals? As a Business Support Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in planning, directing, and overseeing a wide range of analyses related to current and future operations. Your expertise will provide oversight on essential business support activities, including CapEx, KEE contracts, and procurement. Join us in our mission to explore and innovate, unlocking the power of what science can do.
Accountabilities
In this dynamic role, you will act as the Early R&I KEE contracting coordinator, maintaining a deep understanding of AZ contracts processes. You will provide advice and mentorship to colleagues, ensuring they use the right processes for their needs. Your responsibilities will include administrative support for Early R&I KEE contracts, such as contract renewal, initiation, payment tracking, and maintaining up-to-date contract records. As the Early R&I Global Capital Demand Manager (GCDM), you will work with departmental capital coordinators to capture future CAPEX demand and provide a prioritized view for approval from the Early R&I leadership team. You will manage the end-to-end CapEx process, ensuring timely equipment purchase and delivery. Additionally, you will be proficient in the AZ purchasing system COUPA, offering support for purchase-related problem-solving. You will guide Early R&I staff on where to seek support and share knowledge and learning as appropriate. Your commitment to delivering work on time, within budget, and to company quality standards will be essential. Keeping your knowledge of best practices and new developments up to date and actively sharing with team members will be key to your success.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Demonstrable experience in operational management, implementing new processes and solving complex operational challenges.
- Thorough knowledge of operational processes and local regulations spanning CapEx and procurement.
- Ability to oversee financial and contractual management of collaborations and budgets.
- Pro-active with a can-do attitude.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Professional certification
- Business Strategy and Portfolio operational experience
- Project management experience
- Change management experience
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our passion for science and our commitment to making a difference in patients' lives. We are fusing data and technology with scientific innovations to achieve breakthroughs that redefine what's possible. Our inclusive environment encourages collaboration across academia, biotechs, and industry, allowing us to create swift impacts on disease. With opportunities for continuous learning and growth, we empower our team members to explore new ways of handling and treating diseases. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare and making a meaningful impact on patients worldwide.
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in biopharmaceuticals, apply now!
Date Posted
02-feb-2026Closing Date
08-feb-2026AstraZeneca 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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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