This is what you will do:

The R&D Drug Project Coordinator (DPC) role is part of the Alexion R&D Global Portfolio and Program  Management (GPPM) department and works very closely with the R&D Global Program Manager (GPM) and associated teams in various cross-functional development & lifecycle programs. Specifically, this role is accountable for project data maintenance to ensure high-quality and up-to-date project information. Under guidance of the GPM, the DPC will own project administrative tasks to enable Global Program Team (GPT) operations and may also support project schedule development and maintenance with the opportunity to grow into other PM roles.

You will be responsible for:

This position plays a critical role in providing project support in partnership with the GPM, including owning the administrative duties to enable optimal GPT operations, including but not limited to:

• Project team meeting logistics (e.g., project team calendar, scheduling, room bookings, logistics, slide sharing, agendas and minutes etc.)
• Information Management (e.g., SharePoint management, storing of minutes, presentations, version control of documents), according to best practices for project teams
• Maintain and develop expertise in appropriate IT systems to ensure efficient use and provide expertise and support to resolve time-sensitive queries
• Preparation of reports to ensure high data quality and all project information is accurately reflected in Project Management Systems (e.g., Planisware)
• Governance presentation logistics and management
• Supporting project risk management activities
• Communications coordination (e.g., create and maintain project team distribution lists, onboarding materials of new project team members, and preparing monthly reports, tracking of milestones and goals)
• Proactively tracking action items to completion; identifying issues and mitigation plans early and escalating appropriately
• Applying project management best practices in the planning, alignment, initiation, execution, control, and closing of projects
• Partner with other project coordinators on establishing and utilizing best practices

You will need to have:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in scientific/technical discipline
• 3+ years of direct experience in Pharmaceutical R&D drug development project coordination, analyst or management roles.
• Competency with Microsoft applications, including: MS Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and MS Teams
• Significant attention to detail to be able to deliver high quality reporting
• Strong communication skills, ability to work within tight timelines, and comfortable working in a fast paced and changing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality and accurate information and maintain accurate record of documents with attention to detail
• Ability to format documents (.ppt, .doc, .xls, etc.) for consistent, professional appearance and experience handling sensitive information in a confidential and discrete manner
• Must be able to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy on behalf of the GPPM team when dealing with different levels of management
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment.  As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

We would prefer for you to have:

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in relevant roles
• Fundamental understanding in planning software (Microsoft Project, Planisware, Smartsheet, or others)
• Direct Planisware experience strongly preferred
• Fundamental understanding of the Drug Development process
• Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications or similar formal training preferred

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.