Senior Administrative Assistant - Cell Therapy Enterprise
$32.67 - $49/hr+ Short-term incentive bonuses + Equity-based awards
Senior
Bachelor's
Gaithersburg, MD, USA
HybridIn-person office work is expected a minimum of three days per week.
Administrative & Executive AssistanceExecutive Support
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of administrative experience.
- Broad administrative assistant experience and project management support experience.
- Experience working within a complex global organization.
- A high school diploma or GED is required; a college degree is preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced PC skills, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively.
- Ability to set up meetings and teleconference calls using technology including telepresence, video conferencing, Skype, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, domestically and internationally.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Keen understanding of professional and diplomatic interpersonal skills.
- General knowledge of working globally within a variety of cultures.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate internal and external meetings, and manage scheduling, travel arrangements, and expenses.
- Oversee vendor and supplier contracts, assist with purchase order requisitions, coordinate candidate interviews, and handle confidential information.
- Manage extensive calendars by proactively managing scheduling conflicts and preparing for meetings.
- Use Outlook to manage high-volume multinational calendars, schedule meetings, virtual calls, and special events, and exercise discretion in prioritization and decision-making.
- Manage special projects and other assigned duties.
- Arrange end-to-end domestic and international travel across multiple locations.
- Process expense reports and accurately track travel and entertainment expenses.
- Manage conference registration.
- Facilitate and participate in team meetings.
- Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, pre-read materials, and minutes as needed.
- Plan logistics for team off-sites, virtual events, and town halls within budget, including coordinating vendor contacts and negotiations.
- Manage vendor and supplier contracts according to company policy and in collaboration with internal partners.
- Facilitate procurement of third-party tools, technologies, and licensing agreements with suppliers and internal partners.
- Assist with purchase order requisitions by gathering information and documents for approval.
- Coordinate candidate interviews, send calendar invitations, secure interview space, greet candidates, and book candidate travel when required.
- Manage company systems, processes, and tools supporting employee onboarding and offboarding.
- Handle confidential information and maintain the security of the manager’s records and files.
- Perform administrative tasks using independent judgment and discretion.
- Plan and schedule own workload to complete activities accurately and on time.
- Facilitate communication between internal and external partners and collaborators.
- Work with the administrative team to share best practices and ways of working and resolve problems.
- Provide backup support and assistance to administrative staff, including training and contributing to the development and implementation of shared practices.
Desired Qualifications
- A college degree.
About the company
AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines for global health, focusing on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells to treat diseases or prevent infections, using small-molecule drugs, biologics, and vaccines. The company differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D with collaborations to move from discovery to patient access across multiple therapeutic areas. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines worldwide.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Massachusetts expansion adds nearly 2,000 scientists and expands workforce over 50% by 2026.
- H1 2026 revenue rose 6% to $30.7 billion, driven by oncology growth.
- FLAURA2 and CLARITY-Gastric01 strengthened Tagrisso and sonesitatug vedotin in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Farxiga faced US and Japan generic competition, plus China VBP, in H1 2026.
- Forxiga patent fights continue in France, Poland, Portugal, and Australia through 2027.
- Tagrisso dependence stays acute; one patent loss or trial failure would crush growth.
What makes AstraZeneca unique
- Pascal Soriot doubled down on oncology, opening Cambridge R&D center October 5, 2026.
- AstraZeneca's ADC and bispecific platform drove the $2 billion Summit Therapeutics deal September 28, 2026.
- Tagrisso, Imfinzi, and rare disease franchises keep AstraZeneca diversified across high-value therapeutic categories.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours