Senior Business Operation Specialist

Typical Accountabilities:

Event Management & Strategy Support

• Major Event Execution: Lead the logistics, vendor management, and execution for organization-wide events, including Town Halls, leadership workshops, offsite gatherings, and scientific seminars.

• Strategy Implementation Support: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Senior Manager in monitoring strategic projects. Assist in preparing reports and data to capture scientific achievements and deliverables.

• PMO Support: Provide logistical support to the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring initiatives are aligned with the department's strategic goals

Strategic Communications & External Engagement

• Government & VIP Reception: Act as a key point of contact for logistical and operational support during government visits and high-level external receptions, ensuring professional and smooth engagement.

• Content Creation: Draft and polish high-quality communication materials in both English and Chinese for internal and external engagements (e.g., news releases, presentations, and leadership messaging).

• AI & Innovation Adoption: Maintain an open mindset towards emerging technologies; proactively learn and utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and other innovative digital solutions to maximize personal productivity and drive continuous improvement in daily operations.

Business Operations & Policy Management

• Internal Policy Operations: Manage and operationalize DO (DevOps) internal policies, ensuring guidelines are clear, compliant, and effectively communicated to the team.

• SOPs & Process Improvement: Assist in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, and job descriptions to bolster productivity and operational excellence.

• Operational Efficiency: Utilize digital tools (e.g., Office 365, SharePoint, Excel) to streamline daily operations and serve as a primary point of contact for internal operational queries.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or above in Healthcare,
Business, Life Sciences, or Communications related fields.
• Experience: At least 4 years of professional experience in
consulting, healthcare/pharmacy industry, or corporate
communications.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal
communication skills in English and Chinese are mandatory.
Must be capable of drafting external publicity materials and
handling international/government liaison contexts.
• Operational Skills: Proven track record in event
management, administrative organization, and handling
complex logistics.
• Digital Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite
(SharePoint, PPT, Excel, Teams).
• Soft Skills: Strong cross-functional communication skills,
ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive
mindset to assist leadership

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.