Team Assistant

Sanofi; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Team Assistant to support the UK & Ireland Medical team. This hybrid role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, managing logistics, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry administration preferred.
• Strong understanding of UK/IE healthcare compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal/external meetings.
• Manage logistics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings.
• Organize venues, catering, and resources in compliance with ABPI/IPHA codes.
• Support medical team calendar management and prioritisation.
• Assist with medical congress and symposia organisation.
• Arrange domestic and international travel for medical team members.
• Ensure compliance with Sanofi travel policies and ABPI/IPHA requirements.

Skills

Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Proactive problem-solving approach

Professional communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Discretion in handling confidential information

Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

• Location: Reading, UK
• Hybrid Working, 3 days per week in the office
  
  

About The Job

The UK & Ireland Medical Team at Sanofi is a high-performing team of Medical leaders who are a trusted source of scientific and Medical information and shared insights. This role is part of a significant transformation aligning Medical functions in General Medicines that will bring us closer to R&D, maximizing impact earlier in development, while maintaining strong business alignment.

The Team Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the UK & Ireland General Medicines Medical team. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth operational efficiency and supporting the delivery of medical activities across the UK and Ireland.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal/external meetings
• Manage logistics for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings
• Organize venues, catering, and resources in compliance with ABPI/IPHA codes
• Support medical team calendar management and prioritisation
• Assist with medical congress and symposia organisation
• Arrange domestic and international travel for medical team members
• Ensure compliance with Sanofi travel policies and ABPI/IPHA requirements
  
  

Qualifications

About you

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
• Experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry administration preferred
• Strong understanding of UK/IE healthcare compliance requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms and digital tools
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
  
  

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