Business Coordinator

AstraZeneca; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader in Macclesfield is seeking an experienced Business Coordinator to provide essential administrative support. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, and enhance productivity across projects. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of administrative experience, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with various software tools including Microsoft 365 and automation technologies. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, allowing you to contribute to life-changing medical solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of administrative experience working with senior leaders.
• Skilled in managing onboarding processes and internal updates.
• Exceptional multitasking, organizational and document formatting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and travel arrangements for senior leaders.
• Coordinate complex meetings and events.
• Support line managers and project teams.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Expertise in Microsoft software

AI and automation tools

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant vocational qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power Automate

Teams

SharePoint

Zoom

Job description

Business Coordinator

Location: Macclesfield

Competitive salary and benefits

Permanent, full time

Introduction to Role

Are you an experienced administrator with a can‑do attitude? Would you like to work in an international, vibrant and dynamic setting? Are you driven by teamwork? Join our team and support the delivery of life‑changing medicines for patients by enabling the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science! Your focus will be to provide administrative, high quality and professional support to the project teams and senior global leaders, utilizing a wide range of skills in a dynamic, high‑pace and complex business environment where sensitivity and confidentiality is required. As a Business Coordinator within Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D), you'll play a pivotal role in streamlining processes and enhancing productivity across our organization.

Accountabilities

As a Business Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing diaries for managers including travel arrangements, coordinating complex meetings and events in a fast‑paced environment. Support can be provided to line managers as well as to different project teams. You can also contribute or drive development projects within our Global Business Support team to enhance our service to the broader PT&D.

Essential Skills/Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant administrative experience, confidently engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge in business support activities, making every operation smoother and more efficient.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, keeping everything on track and in order.
• Skilled in various software, including Microsoft products, with desired expertise in MS Forms and Power Automate.
• Experience in managing onboarding processes for new employees and internal employee updates.
• Hands‑on use of enterprise AI and automation tools (e.g., Copilot, AZ ChatGPT) to streamline workflows, scheduling, and standardize processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive) and digital tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.) for virtual/hybrid events and logistics with the ability to create, document and follow processes.
• Ability to create and format documents for consistent, professional appearance, aligning with company branding guidelines.
• Skilled in hybrid, in‑person and virtual meeting arrangements.
• Ability to create, document and follow processes.
• Possess excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships and drive collaboration.
• Specialist knowledge in relation to administrative/business support activities in the relevant area.
• Customer service skills.
• Experience from global working,

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Relevant vocational qualifications or equivalent experience.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you will be part of a global team that helps make excellence and breakthroughs possible. Here, you can apply your skills and abilities to genuinely impact patients' lives. Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation. Shape this journey by reimagining the way we work. We are constantly innovating and taking intelligent risks to steer the enterprise forward. Every single person plays a part in our story. Speak up, take the initiative, and make it yours.

If you are ready to make a difference, apply now! We are aiming to conduct first round interviews the week commencing 15th December 2025.

Date Posted

04-Dec-2025

Closing Date

11-Dec-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.