Senior Business Operation Specialist

<p>Typical Accountabilities:<br />Strategic Communications &amp; External Engagement<br />• External Publicity &amp; Reputation: Support the execution of external communication strategy. Assist in shaping science<br />communications to enhance the external reputation of R&amp;D China, working in alignment with Global R&amp;D and Corporate<br />Affairs.<br />• Government &amp; VIP Reception: Act as a key point of contact for logistical and operational support during government visits<br />and high-level external receptions, ensuring professional and smooth engagement.<br />• Content Creation: Draft and polish high-quality communication materials in both English and Chinese for internal and external<br />engagements (e.g., news releases, presentations, and leadership messaging).<br />• AI &amp; Innovation Adoption: Maintain an open mindset towards emerging technologies; proactively learn and utilize Artificial<br />Intelligence (AI) tools and other innovative digital solutions to maximize personal productivity and drive continuous<br />improvement in daily operations.<br />Business Operations &amp; Policy Management<br />• Internal Policy Operations: Manage and operationalize DO (DevOps) internal policies, ensuring guidelines are clear,<br />compliant, and effectively communicated to the team.<br />• SOPs &amp; Process Improvement: Assist in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),<br />workflows, and job descriptions to bolster productivity and operational excellence.<br />• Operational Efficiency: Utilize digital tools (e.g., Office 365, SharePoint, Excel) to streamline daily operations and serve as a<br />primary point of contact for internal operational queries.<br />Event Management &amp; Strategy Support<br />• Major Event Execution: Lead the logistics, vendor management, and execution for organization-wide events, including Town<br />Halls, leadership workshops, offsite gatherings, and scientific seminars.<br />• Strategy Implementation Support: Provide administrative and analytical support to the Senior Manager in monitoring strategic<br />projects. Assist in preparing reports and data to capture scientific achievements and deliverables.<br />• PMO Support: Provide logistical support to the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring initiatives are aligned with the department&#39;s strategic goals</p><p></p><p>Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:</p><p>• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or above in Healthcare,<br />Business, Life Sciences, or Communications related fields.<br />• Experience: At least 4 years of professional experience in<br />consulting, healthcare/pharmacy industry, or corporate<br />communications.<br />• Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal<br />communication skills in English and Chinese are mandatory.<br />Must be capable of drafting external publicity materials and<br />handling international/government liaison contexts.<br />• Operational Skills: Proven track record in event<br />management, administrative organization, and handling<br />complex logistics.<br />• Digital Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite<br />(SharePoint, PPT, Excel, Teams).<br />• Soft Skills: Strong cross-functional communication skills,<br />ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive<br />mindset to assist leadership</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Date Posted</b></p>12-1月-2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Closing Date</b></p>29-4月-2026<p></p><p></p><p>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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.</p>