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Administrative Coordinator, Cell Therapy Clinical Operations

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-17 US - Gaithersburg - MD Full-time Hybrid Administration Office Support

Company shared salary

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Market rate

5,000 GBP–7,500 GBP/mo (60,000 GBP–90,000 GBP/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Are you energized by keeping complex teams in sync and driving clarity in fast-moving environments In this role, you will be the operational anchor for senior field leaders enabling the planning, coordination and pace required to deliver cutting-edge cell therapy studies that aim to transform outcomes for people living with cancer. Your work will remove friction, anticipate needs and ensure the right conversations happen at the right time. Based in Gaithersburg, you will orchestrate calendars, travel, contracts and key business processes across a global, highly collaborative network. You will be a go-to partner who brings order to complexity, connects people and information, and turns plans into action so leaders can focus on advancing our pipeline. Do you thrive on making high-impact teams more effective every day Accountabilities Calendar Leadership: Lead sophisticated calendars for senior field Executive Directors, prioritize conflicts and adapt quickly to changing priorities so leaders stay focused on what matters most. Global Travel and Meeting Logistics: Manage end-to-end travel arrangements (flights, trains, cars, conference registrations, visas) and book rooms globally to keep engagements on track and on budget. Team Operations: Plan regular leader meetings with direct reports, including objectives reviews and mentoring sessions, and maintain accurate records for easy access to historical decisions and follow-ups. Cross-Region Collaboration: Coordinate s

Requirements

  • + years of experience in an administrative role supporting complex projects.
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Excellent technical skills, proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, MS-Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint Online
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent written and spoken English skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks/assignments simultaneously and effectively
  • Strong customer service skills
  • A strong self-starter
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Significant experience as PA for senior Leaders in an international business environment
  • Entrepreneurial thinking with respect to use of Gen AI tools and automation tools such as Power Automate
  • 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 we need 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.
  • Why AstraZeneca
  • Here, your coordination will fuel a mission to change the course of cancer by partnering with scientists, clinicians and operations experts who bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise. We combine cutting-edge science with modern technology and a global network of collaborators, placing unexpected teams in the same room to accelerate discovery. You will grow in an environment that values curiosity and courage as much as precision and reliability, where kindness sits alongside ambition and individual contributions scale to real patient impact.
  • Bring your operational mastery to the forefront of cell therapy-submit your resume today to help us move faster for patients who need new options now
  • Date Posted 17-Aug-2026
  • Closing Date 25-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.