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
The Manager, Oncology Congresses & Exhibitions will lead the operational and production management of AstraZeneca’s oncology presence at scientific congresses, events, and exhibitions. This roleis responsible fordelivering both eventlogisticsand exhibition booth programs for Tier 2/3 congresses, ensuring alignment with AstraZeneca’s brand, sustainability, and compliance standards. The position requires hands-on event coordination, vendor and agency management, budget oversight, and on-site execution. Based in Barcelona, the manager will collaborate with global oncology teams, external partners, and stakeholders across international time zones to implement projects that unite AstraZeneca’s scientific aims with engaging event experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Congress & Event Management:
Coordinate and deliver operational activities for oncology congresses, events, and offsite meetings, including onsite management and stakeholder communications across multiple international time zones.
Lead Tier 2/3 congresses, supporting AstraZeneca’s oncology congress and event strategy, deliverables, and timelines.
Exhibition Booth Production:
Oversee production and execution of oncology exhibit booths, including direct vendor coordination, asset shipping, booth installation, staff briefing, and breakdown.
Manage detailed production plans, troubleshooting onsite as needed to ensure seamless booth delivery and attendee engagement.
Vendor & Agency Management:
Build andmaintainrelationships with exhibit vendors and agency partners; communicate AstraZeneca expectations, compliance, and sustainability standards.
Coordinate orders, deliveries, build/installation requirements, and supervise project execution onsite.
Financial & Administrative Support:
Process requisitions, invoices, and payments with accuracy and efficiency.
Track budgets, expenses, timelines, and metrics; ensure all activitiesremainwithinallocatedbudgets and financial controls.
Generate status reports and event correspondence under tight deadlines.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Act as AZ representative onsite, ensuring professional standards and resolving issues in real time.
Effectively coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior leadership to drive event success.
Sustainability & Compliance:
Implement AstraZeneca’s sustainability and compliance policies at congresses and exhibitions; document outcomes and raise concerns as needed.
Special Projects & Continuous Improvement:
Lead special projects and support process improvements within the congress and exhibitionsremit.
Adapt to changing priorities and deadlines with resilience, composure, and confidence.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Experience:
Proven experience in event, exhibition, congress, or booth production and management, preferably in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or a similar industry.
Education:
High School Diplomarequired;Bachelor’sdegree preferred.
Planning & Organization:
Strong organizational and project management skills; adept at multitasking in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Travel Readiness:
Comfortable with frequent travel and hands-on onsite event/exhibition coordination.
Communication:
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; able torepresentAZ professionally with senior leaders, stakeholders, and external partners.
Financial Acumen:
Experience in budget management, invoice processing, and financial tracking.
Teamwork & Collaboration:
Able to work autonomously and collaboratively with diverse, global teams.
Adaptability:
Flexible and able to handle last-minute changes; demonstrates tact and negotiation as needed.
Technology Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Desirable Attributes
Relevant training or certifications in event management, exhibitions, or time management.
Experience thriving in high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
A curious mindset and commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Working at AstraZeneca in Barcelona
AstraZeneca’s Barcelona site reflects our commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and patient-centric science. As part of the Global Oncology Congress & Events team, you will join a vibrant and entrepreneurial environment,expandingyour horizons and contributing to life-changing medicine delivery by connecting global experts and audiences.
Date Posted
04-may-2026Closing Date
10-may-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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