Senior Business Support Specialist

Business Support Specialist will provide a variety of business support in different projects to all R&D departments in Europe and NAM. Will act globally in fast-changing environment, will use modern solutions and digital tools and an excellent English on a daily basis.

Tasks may include support in different projects, processes and systems, with usage of modern digital tools.

Typical Accountabilities

• Support in administrative tasks such as organizing business travels, setting expenses, ordering goods
• When required support different projects requested by R&D departments in Europe and in NAM (such as Purchase orders processing, Capital Management or Information & Presentation Design etc.)  
• Independently and pro-actively resolves issues and challenges related to supported projects and actively searches for continuous improvement in all areas to simplify ways of working
• Proactively promotes modern digital tools like Modern SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Forms to help maintain “Digital R&D”
• Meets all SLAs and KPIs established for R&D Central Business Support Team
• Assures all activities are compliant with AZ rules, values and behaviors

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

• Fluency in English (min B2)
• Prior business support or customer service type of experience
• Ability to follow complex, global processes
• Attention to details
• Experience of working in a fast-paced global environment balancing competing priorities
• Experience of working across functions and geographies
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially with local and global leaders
• Agility, flexibility and adaptability to meet changing business demands
• Good listening and learning skills
• Strong teamworking

Desirable:

• Experience in communication with high level stakeholders
• Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe skills

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.