PA to VP

Typical Accountabilities:
• Responds on behalf of the VP to different stakeholders maintaining high professional standards whilst meeting conflicting needs

• Responds to more complex or escalated enquiries from other PA/secretarial staff

• Accesses the email accounts of Senior Managers supported to schedule their appointments and answer or redirect routine enquiries from internal or external sources

• Accurately transcribes, types, formats, and proof reads a wide variety of material (for example correspondence, invoices, contracts, meeting minutes, reports, speeches, and presentations) using word processing, presentation, graphics and spreadsheet software. May complete in own language and English.

• Uses desk top publishing software to design more complex documents to support the work of the department they support

• Provides specialist project based administrative support when required

• Coordinates internal and external meetings / conferences so that they run smoothly, including scheduling meeting times, making travel arrangements for attendees, and ensuring that various meeting amenities are available

• Performs other administrative tasks using independent judgement and discretion

• Prepares documents, presentation materials and official information releases and distributes to required stakeholders

• Coaches and mentors less experienced secretarial help desk staff to help them resolve problems

• Plans, organises, and schedules own workload through system maintenance so that all activities are completed accurately and on time


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0


What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Prior PA Experience; Ability to follow processes; Good communication skills; Specialist knowledge in relation to administrative/business support activities in the relevant area; Competent in the use of relevant office equipment and systems; Experience of a variety of software/systems; Written and spoken communications; Thorough understanding of the local organisation, and extensive knowledge of how local business processes interface to other relevant processes and information systems.; Able to undertake a full range of mathematical calculations/activities relevant to the area of work; Can create and maintain systems for efficiency for both self and others; Customer Service Skills
• Desirable: Relevant vocational qualifications or equivalent experience; Team management skills

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Internal Teams; Colleagues; Senior Manager; International Colleagues; Other Department Managers
• External (to AZ):

Date Posted

09-10月-2025

Closing Date

30-10月-2025

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.