Are you ready to operate at the center of a global, science-led leadership team where precision and pace accelerate life-changing medicines to patients? Can you translate ambiguity into streamlined plans and keep priority work moving seamlessly across time zones? This is an outstanding opportunity to partner directly with the SVP & Global Head of Immunology and the Immunology leadership team, enabling high-impact science and decision-making across the UK, US, Sweden, and other strategic R&D sites! You will be the connective tissue that keeps a complex leadership agenda running at speed—anticipating needs, orchestrating executive routines, and simplifying how leaders work. By applying sound judgment, executive presence, and advanced digital proficiency, you will help convert scientific ambition into execution, ensuring portfolio and organizational priorities progress without friction. Accountabilities: Executive Calendar and Prioritization: Command a fast paced executive calendar, protect time for the most critical priorities, and coordinate complex meetings across global time zones to maintain momentum on strategic deliverables. Global Travel and Logistics: Plan and manage end-to-end travel, visas, and high-profile conference itineraries; pre-empt risks and ensure leaders arrive prepared with the right information and materials. Financial Operations and Compliance: Manage Travel & Expenses, process expenses, and raise/receipt POs in line with policy to support timely, compliant operations. Digital Productivity and Knowledge Management: As an advanced user of Outlook/Teams, SharePoint/Box, Concur, Coupa, and AI tools (including MS Copilot, AZ ChatGPT, Notebook LLM), streamline workflows, maintain structured repositories, and optimize collaboration spaces for easy access and version control. Draft emails, invitations, and readouts. Compose concise summaries that support quick decision-making. Work discreetly while anticipating needs and solving issues independently in a fast-paced environment. Leadership Team Support and Special Projects: Provide agile administrative support across the leadership team; run ad hoc projects and meetings; respond to special requests and emerging priorities with speed, accuracy, and good judgment. Cross-Functional Coordination and Governance: Collaborate with the Business, Planning and Operations (BPO) network and partners across functions to drive continuity, execution, and optimization of team activities, processes, and business-critical deliverables, including external scientific and governance engagements. Essential Skills/
Experience
High School Diploma or GED required 5+ years of experience in an administrative role supporting complex projects Entrepreneurial problem-solver with excellent judgment, discretion, and resilience in a high-velocity R&D environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with executives and senior scientists and partners. Demonstrated experience supporting VP/C-suite leaders within biotech/pharma R&D. Proven track record to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively across matrixed, global teams. High agility and adaptability to shifting priorities, deadlines, and confidential matters. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; adept at virtual meeting and AV coordination.
Experience
with enterprise systems (SharePoint/Box, Concur, Coupa) and supporting users with software updates and troubleshooting.
Experience
and comfort with AI productivity tools (e.g., MS Copilot, AZ ChatGPT, Notebook LLM) and strong awareness of responsible use and data handling. Strong time-management skills with the ability to multitask and maintain accuracy; consistent delivery of concise, executive-ready materials. Extensive experience in a similar role within a fast-paced, global setting. Desirable Skills/
Experience
Prior experience in Respiratory, Immunology, Cell & Gene Therapy, or Translational/Clinical Development environments, including familiarity with scientific and governance rhythms (e.g., portfolio reviews, IND/IMPD milestones). Previous experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Healthcare sectors; AstraZeneca experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated capability to organize scientific reviews, external advisory boards, and high-profile partner interactions. Strong IT proficiency and ability to optimize collaboration spaces, templates, and document version control. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. The annual base pay for this position ranges from $69,700.00 - $104,550.00 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).
Benefits
offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our offer to you is designed to be as unique and impactful as our work – competitive, compelling, and integral to our success. Our ethos of patient-driven innovation and our unwavering focus to be brave originators in the field of rare diseases create a workplace where you build a career that's not just a job, but a calling. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today! Date Posted 11-Aug-2026 Closing Date Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.