Administration Coordinator

Reporting to the Tarzana site:
18408 West Oxnard Street Tarzana CA 91356

This role is 100% onsite - no exception

Administrative Coordinator Cell Therapy Development & Operations

Here at AstraZeneca we offer a unique and strong collaborative network. You ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people s lives every day. As one of the world s premier biotechnology companies our mission is centered on delivering life-changing products that advance world health and help fight and cure disease. As a Administrative Coordinator in Cell Therapy Development & Operations you ll play an important role in executing our scientific strategy to make a positive impact on changing patients lives.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:

As an Administrative Coordinator you will provide support to our Cell Therapy Manufacturing and Portfolio Strategy leaders. This includes exercising judgment in determining priorities related to handling calendars meeting and travel schedules routine reporting projects and correspondence.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Tarzana site and act as a backup for the Santa Monica locations.
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Manufacturing & Senior Director of CMC Portfolio Strategy
Manage office operations and assist with vendor coordination for the Tarzana location.
Oversee calendar management scheduling virtual and in-person meetings across multiple time zones.
Arrange multi-location domestic and international travel and handle expense reporting.
Coordinate internal and external meetings ensuring efficient logistics and preparation of materials.
Lead and manage special projects as assigned ensuring timely and accurate completion.
File expense reports and supply orders with accuracy and efficiency for team members including follow-through to ensure that appropriate and timely actions are taken.
Produce accurate and properly formatted documents using Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Provide project support and administration to cross-functional teams.




Essential Skills/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor s degree preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in administrative support within the pharmaceutical biotechnology or life sciences industry is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and SharePoint.
Experience in office management and vendor coordination.
Ability to effectively multitask while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
Excellent teamwork networking and communication skills

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience supporting senior leaders and managing complex projects.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
Competency with virtual technologies such as MS Teams and Zoom.
Ability to prioritize time critical assignments.
Experience working in a fast-paced global environment balancing competing priorities.
Experience providing high quality professional support service working proactively and independently without day-to-day direction.
Ability to format documents for consistent professional appearance and experience handling sensitive information in a confidential and discrete manner.
Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and efficiently identifying high priority and urgent tasks for immediate action so that all activities are completed accurately and on time.
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet changing business demands.