Senior Executive Assistant

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide. Our purpose is results-oriented and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking, are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working.

Currently we are looking for Senior Executive Assistant who will work with a Senior Executive member. They will be required to be involved in work of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. They may act independently to carry out discrete research and organize high profile conferences and, in some instances, supervise Personal Assistants/Secretaries.

Subject to business needs the individual may be asked to support Senior Leadership Team members in their project management or administrative support.

Main responsibilities:

• Coordinates internal and external meetings/conferences/events so that they run smoothly, including scheduling meeting times, making travel arrangements for attendees, and ensuring that various meeting amenities are available
• Prepares documents and presentation materials, screen and responds to incoming correspondence, arranges and attends meetings; takes and distributes minutes. May complete in Polish and English
• Manages the executive’s appointments and schedules and makes travel arrangements to make best use of their time
• Gathers, compiles, verifies, and analyses information for the executive
• Handles confidential information and maintains the security of the executive’s records and files
• Develops and manages execution of project plans for projects or programmes

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Outstanding customer orientation and ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences
• Ability to establish and strengthen relationships with colleagues across the globe
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills,
• Willingness to work from an office,
• University degree or a combination of post high school diploma and experience in administration field
• Min. 5 years of professional experience
• Creativity and ability to work independently
• Dynamic, flexible and performing a high quality of work under time pressure

Join AstraZeneca and help us deliver life-changing medicines. Be among our employees who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the world’s leaders in biopharmaceuticals. APPLY! 

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.