Business Support Coordinator (13 Month Contract)

AstraZeneca; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Support Coordinator for a 13-month contract. This role emphasizes collaboration and flexibility, allowing you to balance personal and work commitments while working in a dynamic environment. You will support executives with calendar management, travel arrangements, and project assistance, ensuring timely delivery and high professionalism. This opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced, global setting, making a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical sector. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

GTAA Top Employer Award

Top 100 Employers Award

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Admin Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support executives with complex calendar management and travel arrangements.
• Collaborate to deliver consistent global support and knowledge sharing.
• Manage workload independently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Calendar Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Virtual Meeting Tools

Job description

Business Support Coordinator (13 Month Contract)

Join us to apply for the Business Support Coordinator (13 Month Contract) role at AstraZeneca.

At AstraZeneca, we foster a collaborative culture that values knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking, and innovation, offering employees opportunities to work across teams, functions, and globally.

We prioritize flexibility, allowing employees to balance personal and work commitments, with face-to-face collaboration in our Toronto offices three days a week. Our facilities are designed to promote teamwork and strategic planning.

Our commitment to sustainability underscores our culture, addressing global challenges like climate change, healthcare access, and disease prevention.

This 13-month contract reports to the Senior Business Support Coordinator/Team Leader and requires proactive collaboration with colleagues within BioPharmaceuticals R&D.

Accountabilities:

1. Support executives and senior directors with complex calendar management, meetings, events, and travel arrangements according to AZ policies.
2. Collaborate with Business Support colleagues to deliver consistent, professional global support, including knowledge sharing and training.
3. Utilize technology effectively to complete tasks and suggest technological solutions.
4. Assist with projects, ensuring timely delivery and plan adjustments as needed.
5. Manage own workload independently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, while developing best practices.
6. Prepare documents, materials, and official releases for stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive experience as an Admin Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional global environment.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual meeting tools.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Stakeholder management and forward-planning abilities.
• High professionalism and credibility when interacting internally and externally.
• Open to a hybrid schedule with at least three days in the office weekly.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

Why Work with Us?

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about our work in Canada
• Visit our YouTube channel

If interested, apply today! AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessible recruitment processes. Requests for accommodations can be made by contacting [e-mail].

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing