Business Unit Administrator 12 month FTC

Business Unit Administrator Oncology

Business Unit:Oncology
Reports to:Admin Manager
Location:Pancras Square London
Working Pattern:Onsite (MondayFriday)

Contract Type:Fixed Term Contract
Contract Duration:12 months

Join AstraZeneca in London Supporting Science That Changes Lives

AstraZeneca is a global scienceled biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering developing and delivering lifechanging medicines for patients with serious diseases including cancer. Our Oncology business plays a critical role in advancing innovative treatments supported by strong operational and administrative excellence.

We are now recruiting aBusiness Unit Administrator Oncologyto provide highlevel administrative operational and project management support to the Oncology Franchise senior leadership and the wider team. This role is central to the effective daytoday functioning of the Oncology Business Unit and requires strong organisational capability discretion and confidence working with Directorlevel partners.

Our Values How We Work at AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca our values guide how we work every day:

• Following the science to enable evidencebased compliant decisionmaking
• Putting patients first by supporting teams that deliver medicines safely and effectively
• Doing the right thing through integrity confidentiality and accountability
• Playing to win by delivering highquality outcomes in a fastpaced environment
• Being entrepreneurial by continuously improving systems processes and ways of working

These values shape our culture and underpin how we collaborate across the organisation.

The Role

TheBusiness Unit Administrator Oncologyprovides comprehensive support to the Oncology Franchise Head/Business Unit Head and their wider teams manages key franchisealigned activities and delivers project management support for Oncologyspecific initiatives.

This role sits within the Oncology Business Unit administration function and reports into the Senior PA/Admin Team leader.

Key Accountabilities

Individual Director Support to the Franchise/Department Heads.

• Provide proactive highlevel administrative support to the Oncology Franchise or Business UnitHeadsHead
• Manage complex and dynamic diaries to maximise efficiency and effective time management
• Prioritise and coordinate competing commitments providing advance visibility of key activities
• Organise internal and external meetings including room bookings hospitality and logistics
• Research arrange and manage travel and accommodation producing detailed itineraries and proactively adjusting plans as diaries change
• Ensure all travel is approved in line with governance requirements
• Prepare and submit expenses ensuring compliance with UKMC Travel & Expenses policy and highlighting any noncompliance
• Raise priorities or issues appropriately in the absence of the Franchise or Business Unit Head

Business Unit Support

• Coordinate wider Franchise or Business Unit Leadership Team meetings including:
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Agenda creation with the rotating chair
  • Liaising with presenters and collaborators
  • Attending meetings and tracking actions
• Act as a key point of contact between the Franchise Head and Heads of Department
• Serve as a subject matter expert and firstline support for systems such as:
  • Cybergrants
  • Concur
  • Veeva
• Act as the single point of contact for new starters supporting system access and onboarding training
• Provide expert support for virtual meetings and maintain uptodate knowledge of collaboration tools and processes
• Create and maintain accurate BU distribution lists organograms and internal documentation
• Coordinate Franchise Team Meetings including offsite meetings arranging venues facilities and logistics
• Any other admin related tasks required by the wider teams.

Project Management

• Support lead and deliver projects as required by the Franchise.
• Project manage agreed initiatives from planning through to delivery
• Track progress against plan and communicate updates to interested parties
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve administrative systems and processes to enhance efficiency

Admin Team Contribution

• Activemember ofthe Oncology Business Unit admin team
• Share standard process and suggest improvements to ways of working
• Support or lead OBUwide or enterprise projects and events as required

Experience Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills
• Project coordination and delivery capability
• Flexible positive and proactive approach
• Ability to multitask within a fast paced environment.
• Selfstarter able to prioritise workload and work independently using sound judgement
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• High attention to detail and strong focus on quality
• Absolute discretion and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience organising complex meetings and managing seniorlevel diaries
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions when required

Desirable Experience

• Proven experience providing administrative support at Director level
• Experience with governance processes and structured ways of working
• Strong business awareness and understanding of organisational priorities

Career Development & Progression

AstraZeneca offers a supportive and professional environment with clear development pathways. This role provides strong exposure to senior leadership and business operations with potential future progression into advanced administrative project coordination or broader business support roles.

Why AstraZenecas 2 Pancras Square London Site

• A flagship central London office with excellent national and international transport links
• Close proximity to UK and global Oncology leadership teams
• Strong crossfunctional collaboration in a modern professional office environment
• A valuesdriven culture focused on excellence partnership and impact

Ready to Apply

If you are an experienced administrator with strong project coordination skills and enjoy supporting senior leaders in a dynamic environment we would welcome your application.

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