Executive Assistant

Do you have expertise in business management, and passion for pharmaceutical sales? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear – shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalise and scale it.

BUSINESS AREA – Hong Kong

Welcome to Hong Kong, one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities, it’s important to us that you bring your full self to work every day. To help you maintain your best self, here’s a sneak peek into some of the things this site provides for you

• Flexible Medical Benefit for you to better take care of well-being of yourself and your family

• Bright and vibrant work environment 

• Top up employer MPF contribution

We’re bringing transformative drugs to those that need them the most by combining continuous new launches with unique solutions across the whole patient journey. It’s how we are able to truly make a difference to the quality of lives and answer huge unmet patient needs.

United by our local sense of belonging, there’s never been a better time to join a progressing team. Countless opportunities to learn from the best global talent, this is a place for those who want to be challenged and empowered to do the things they never thought possible.

What you’ll do

As Executive Assistant, you will be assisting key company executives with scheduling, organization and administrative tasks . You will also need to filter and attend to the day-to-day functions that are part of the executive’s role so that the executives can focus on the high-level leadership and strategy functions.  This position is reporting to Executive Leader.

Your job responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

• General administrative service and provide administrative supports

• Manage scheduling, provide logistics and conferencing supports for company executive(s)

• Organize and prepare for meetings, including gathering documents and attending to logistics of meetings

• Coordinate travel arrangements such as tickets, hotel, logistics, meeting appointments etc.

• Maintain various records and documents for company executive(s)

• Lead a project team to support regional/global events locally

• Clear communication of schedule/movements across SMT and direct reports;

Essential for the role

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience

• At least 5 years related working experience in senior executive’s support, MNC preferred

• Highly motivated  

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with a strong attention to detail

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders

• Team player and a fast learner  

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office

• Excellent presentation and communication skills of both oral and written in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Desirable for the role

• People Management Experience

• Pharmaceutical experience

• Experience of large/global matrix organizations

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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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.