Global Operations Graduate Associate

Typical Accountabilities:
Coordinates preparation of internal and external reports through gathering analysing and summarizing data and information from the project team

Develops and maintains a detailed project schedule which includes administrative tasks and all sites involved in the project

Co-ordinates collates and communicates information at the detailed level possibly of a technical or statistical nature

Ensures the production of reports or analyses to meet quality standards and provides interpretation of data

Reconciles figures or information from various sources ensuring completeness and accuracy and follow-up on discrepancies

Ensures coordination of the different business areas involved on a project and ensures adherence to deadlines

Prepares and/or edits meeting agendas minutes presentations and tables

Prioritises workload and that of others as appropriate to achieve personal and work unit targets

Tracks project changes and produces updated project based schedules as agreed with project management

Supports the preparation of a budget and forecast reports to ensure projects align with initial cost specifications

Compiles summary documents and distributes to the project team as required

May control small sub-projects under general guidance ensuring delivery of project outputs according to plan reviewing and refining plans as necessary

Responsible for gathering input from the business analysts and project mangers to develop and maintain the detailed project schedules


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0


What is the global remit (how many countries will the role operate in):
Own country

Education Qualifications Skills and Experience:
Essential: High school qualification; Prior Administrative experience; Ability to follow processes; Written and spoken communications; Specialist knowledge in relation to administrative/business support activities in the relevant area; Competent in the use of relevant office equipment and systems; Experience of a variety of software/systems; Can create and maintain systems for efficiency for both self and others; Customer Service Skills
Desirable: Relevant vocational qualifications or equivalent experience; Team management skills; Professional qualification

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
Internal (to AZ or team): Project Team; Project Managers; Internal teams
External (to AZ): Third Party Suppliers

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.