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Personal Assistant

Posted date Oct. 30, 2026
Contract type Full time
Job ID R-263092
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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

Job ID R-263092 Date posted 10/30/2026

Are you a highly organized individual with a proficiency in English and really enjoy teamwork?  AstraZeneca is seeking a Personal Assistant in Barcelona. If you have global experience supporting senior  managers across different time zones, handling agendas, booking complex travel, and organizing events, 

then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! 

Accountabilities: 

As a Personal Assistant within the Early CVRM Administration Team, you will provide timely, high-quality administrative support to Senior Managers. Responsibilities include coordinating complex global meetings and events, managing diaries and business travel, and supporting small projects from planning through delivery. 

You will also act as a key source of information for the wider team, support the onboarding of new starters, and ensure internal systems and communication channels are regularly maintained and updated. 

Essential Skills/Experience: 

  • Experience working as a dedicated Personal Assistant to Senior Managers, preferably in Sweden, UK, or US 
  • Experienced with Outlook and scheduling meetings across different time zones 
  • Navigation of a large, global organization and managing highly complex diaries 
  • You will need great interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to delivery and the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences (written and spoken) in English. 
  • Confidence using a broad range of technology, IT systems, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and support administrative activities 
  • Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information, exercising the highest degree of discretion 
  • Ability to efficiently prioritize workflow and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure 
  • Strong problem-solving skills with high level of common sense and initiative 

Desirable Skills/Experience: 

  • Experience in the Biopharmaceuticals R&D sector would be advantageous 
  • Experience using AI tools to streamline workflows, organise information, and enhance productivity. 

When unexpected teams come together, bold ideas emerge—fueling life-changing medicines. Working in person helps us connect, move quickly and challenge perspectives. That’s why we’re in the office on an average of at least three days a week, while maintaining flexibility for individual needs. Join our unique, ambitious world. 

Why AstraZeneca? 

Join the team unlocking the power of what science can do. We are working towards treating, preventing,  modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to  grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed  to making a difference. We have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing  data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. It's 

our combination of curiosity and courage that drives us, inspired by the possibility of doing things that  have never been done before. Empowered to step up, we free ourselves from fear of failure to dig deep  into the biology of complex diseases and make bold decisions. Celebrating our successes and failures along the way. 

At AstraZeneca, we follow the science unlike anywhere else. This is the place for curious minds. Dig deep into the biology of complex disease and uncover breakthroughs. Our belief powers us to push the boundaries. As we improve success rates, we keep moving forward. Celebrating both successes and 

failures along the way. We're investing to enhance our understanding of disease as we work towards creating the next generation of therapeutics and pioneering new approaches to better predict  clinical success. 

Join us at AstraZeneca, where we are unlocking the power of what science can do. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here  we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the  world. Ready to make a difference? Apply today! 

*Please apply with your resume written in English 

 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. If you would like to be notified about future job opportunities, you can set up a job alert!

Date Posted

30-oct-2026

Closing Date

12-nov-2026

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.

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.

Sales Representative Oslo, Norway

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.

Sales Representative California, United States

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.

Sales Representative Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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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