Location: Barcelona, Spain (On-site): We require 3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home. Please apply with an English Resume As the Business Development External Relations Coordinator you'll play a KEY role in delivering our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.
Business Development External Coordinator is responsible for supporting the delivery of prioritized external partnership support in delivering their strategic priorities. Ensuring seamless delivery of logistics to strengthen AZ's oncology R&D position and reach in the oncology pharmaceutical industry. This role will work closely across the Business Development team and with external C – suite executives.
Core Responsibilities include: Support and manage the accountability to deliver on the prioritized external partnership and investor meetings (face-to-face/virtual/hybrid). Manage all aspects of the external partner relationship life cycle. This includes directly managing relationships and vendor responsibilities for priority external meetings, site recommendations, production supplier recommendations, contract negotiations, budgets, catering, creation and ownership of project plan, attendee management, logistics, event agenda and on-site support.Liaise in partnership with internal/external C – suite stakeholders, ensuring consistent, appropriate brand presence, efficiency and synergies across all activities.Support efficiency in spend, whilst upholding and increasing medical and commercial impact at key external and stakeholder meetings.Provide strong project support with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all levels, both internal and external with the ability to work across time zones (some early morning/late evenings or weekends will be required).Be an active member of the Business Development Team to provide benchmarking, best practices and knowledge sharing.Required Job Specific Knowledge & Skills: Highly analytical, with strong organizational skills & interpersonal skills.Experience managing complex matrix teams or processes.Establish/maintain credibility with senior individuals/audiencesDemonstrated planning capabilities and mindset with high intellectual capability, agility and adaptabilityMotivated and results driven with a propensity for innovative thinking and developing efficient solutionsStrong process skills and ability to work in a matrixed organizationResourceful, decisive and proactive; must be able to manage multiple prioritiesSound judgment, high integrity with ability to maintain strict confidentialityDemonstrated strong project support and communication skillsAbility to effectively manage stakeholder relationships at all levels within the organizationPrior experience with vendor management
Desired Job Specific Knowledge & Skills: Past experience in the Biotechnology, investor or pharmaceutical industryPast Experience in global event management or congress planningHigh comfort level with interacting with senior leaders, ability to challenge decisions when appropriate Requirements: 3+ years' experience with significant client/investor/board level engagement3+ years' experience in delivering critical meetings in the US and overseasDemonstrated success in supporting complex cross-matrix projectsDemonstrated experience in PO processes and Vendor managementLogistics experience and knowledge of logistics planning systemsStrong communication and collaboration skillsProficient in all Microsoft applicationsAt AstraZeneca, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. We offer an inclusive environment where we work seamlessly as one, uniting the best from academia, biotechs and the industry. If you have a passion for science and want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines!
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 follow 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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