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Job Title - Project SupportCareer Level - D1ABOUT ASTRAZENECAAstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.Who we are:The Global Business Service (GBS) team sits within Finance at AstraZeneca and is a dynamic and results-oriented environment and provides a range of enterprise-wide services. We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We aim to do this by freeing up time, freeing up money, protecting AZ\xe2\x80\x99s value and providing new capabilities.What we do:A trusted partner to the business, we\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to make AstraZeneca more agile, efficient and effective. Through our hybrid model of in-house delivery centers and service towers across the globe, we\xe2\x80\x99re reimagining how we work. Here we drive new ways of working and operating models, process simplification and innovative solutions, whilst ensuring that automation and data is at the heart of everything.How we do it:Be part of a team building a community. We interact with diverse cultures and perspectives and are united by our sense of belonging. This is the place to learn and grow together.Why we love it:As a growing multi-national company, there\xe2\x80\x99s so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that\xe2\x80\x99s facing new and varied challenges. This is the place to build an exemplary, international CV.A fun place to be, we\xe2\x80\x99re creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships.We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind.We are a diverse, inclusive and innovative group who identify, build and deliver excellent shared services (which everyone can leverage) to enable AstraZeneca to grow and change at speed. We are passionate about simple process \xe2\x80\x93 making it easier to get vital repeatable services done \xe2\x80\x93 for our patients, for our customers, for our teams.We focus on providing exceptional value that contributes to our company\xe2\x80\x99s success and future by freeing up the business (our customers) to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines for patients. With the accomplishments, commitment and passion that you bring, I\xe2\x80\x99m excited about what we will achieve together towards realizing AstraZeneca\xe2\x80\x99s bold ambition.ABOUT THE ROLEOur position:Do you want to be part of a high-performing team that can make a real difference at one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest pharmaceutical companies? We have an exciting opportunity for you. AstraZeneca is building an internal capability in our Global Business Services (GBS) group focused on delivering high-quality project management services to our enterprise organization.Our vision is to build and deliver a global, enterprise project management service that delivers business outcomes by responding to the ongoing internal business demand for strong project management skillsets and capabilities across the company. We will set the highest quality standard, collaborate, and work hard to achieve critical goals and successful outcomes, all while delighting our customers.As a key member of the GBS Project Services delivery team, the Project Support Analyst provides critical support services that ensures our project managers are performing at the highest level and our customers are receiving the highest quality deliverables and service.If you are interested in being part of a large and dynamic project management community, this role can provide you with a meaningful and motivating experience in a diverse, global organization.In GBS Productivity and Project Services, we support this ambition by being trusted partners for delivery excellence and building long-term capabilities to efficiently drive internal business projects. This is where you could come in. Working in Productivity and Project Services is fast-paced, dynamic and challenging. We are looking for people who want to seize the opportunity to take an exciting step in their personal development journey, leverage their own experience as a thought leader in project management, and play a fundamental part of delivering a world-class organisation.Should we mention GBS only or do we need to include PMO as well? What will work best for India market?In Canada it seemed to work better when we had PMO included in the titleTypical AccountabilitiesProject Documentation and Reporting:Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and presentations.Prepare and distribute project status reports to stakeholders and team members.Assist with the preparation of project updates for executive briefings.Administrative Support:Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and project-related events.Take detailed meeting minutes and track action items for follow-up.Data Management and Analysis:Collect and analyze project data to support decision-making.Monitor project progress and identify any issues that need attention.Technology and Tools:Utilize project management software and tools to track project progress.Ensure that all project information is up-to-date and accessible to the project team.Education, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceEssentialBachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Accounting/Finance, Business, or Healthcare-related major3+ years of previous experience working in project support, coordination, or administrationAdvanced Excel, Power BI, PPT skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detailStrong organisational and multi-tasking skillsAbility to interpret unstructured information into clear business statements or requirementsDesirableExperience working in a global teamPharmaceutical experienceWHY JOIN US?We\xe2\x80\x99re a network of high-reaching self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering premier technology and data solutions.We\xe2\x80\x99re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it\xe2\x80\x99s because we make a significant impact. Everything we do matters.SO, WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S NEXT?Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we\xe2\x80\x99ll be in touch as soon as we can.WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedInWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Date Posted 04-Jul-2024Closing Date 30-Jul-2024AstraZeneca 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.

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