Manager, Drug Project Coordinator

Manager, R&D Drug Project Coordinator

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 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.

Introduction To Role:

Are you ready to make a substantial impact on patients' lives? As a Manager, R&D Drug Project Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of our Alexion R&D Global Portfolio and Program Management department. Collaborating closely with the R&D Global Program Manager and cross-functional teams, you'll ensure high-quality project data maintenance and support the operations of the Global Program Team. This role offers the chance to grow into other project management roles while contributing to life-changing medicines.

Accountabilities:

• Organizing project team meeting logistics, including scheduling, room bookings, and agenda preparation.
• Being responsible for information through SharePoint and ensuring version control of documents.
• Developing expertise in IT systems to resolve time-sensitive queries efficiently.
• Preparing reports to maintain high data quality in Project Management Systems like Planisware.
• Handling governance presentation logistics and supporting risk management activities.
• Coordinating communications, creating distribution lists, onboarding materials, and tracking landmarks.
• Proactively overseeing action items, identifying issues, and bringing them to attention appropriately.
• Applying project management standard processes across all project phases.
• Partnering with other coordinators to establish and apply standard methodologies.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in scientific/technical subject area
• 3+ years of direct experience in Pharmaceutical R&D drug development project coordination, analyst or management roles.
• Competency with Microsoft applications, including: MS Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and MS Teams
• Significant attention to detail to be able to deliver high quality reporting
• Strong communication skills, ability to work within tight timelines, and comfortable working in a fast paced and changing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality and accurate information and maintain accurate record of documents with attention to detail
• Ability to format documents (.ppt, .doc, .xls, etc.) for consistent, professional appearance and experience handling sensitive information in a confidential and discrete manner
• Must be able to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy on behalf of the GPPM team when dealing with different levels of management
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant proven experience in relevant roles
• Fundamental understanding in planning software (Microsoft Project, Planisware, Smartsheet, or others)
• Direct Planisware experience strongly preferred
• Fundamental understanding of the Drug Development process
• Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications or similar formal training preferred

At AstraZeneca, every day is an opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven enterprise dedicated to transforming patients' lives. With a commitment to innovation and intelligent risk-taking, we empower our teams to drive change and challenge norms. Our collaborative global community thrives on sharing knowledge and celebrating successes together. Here, you'll find endless opportunities for growth and development as you help shape our digital transformation journey.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of our journey towards impactful change!