HBS Process & Project Analyst

HBS Process & Project Analyst (Senior Project Analyst)

Hays Life Sciences is now looking to recruit a HBS Process & Project Analyst for a 1-year contract assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Day-to-Day Duties

* Develops and manages execution of project plans for projects or programmes, including activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities and quality and ensures tracking of the project delivering on time and on budget
* Provides support in planning, managing, and monitoring major projects from concepts through implementation and may also manage own smaller projects.
* Assists in the initiation, coordination and analysis processes, projects and policy, and documentation preparation
* Effectively manages changes to project/programme scopes
* Establishes relationships with business stakeholders to capture business requirements and ensure their understanding and commitment to the project/programme objectives
* Provides support to the departments by gathering and analysing data in the establishment and/or maintenance of corporate business processes, procedures and policies
* Prepares presentation materials for management reports
* Develops online management reports and key performance parameters
* Evaluates and monitors the performance and efficiency of programs to ensure that program implementation is on target
* Assists with the preparation of a variety of reports covering forecast reports and other management reports
* Works on overall project planning through reporting on project schedules and deliverables

Required Skills/ Experience/ Education/ Qualifications

* Experience of managing small projects/programmes or in a similar role
* Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills
* Experience of working with third party suppliers
* Experience of working application of policies, procedures and guidelines
* Fluent in English

Desirable Skills/ Experience/ Education/ Qualifications

* Experience with biotech, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated industries
* Business degree / professional qualification
* Experience of working in a global organization with complex/geographical context

Required/Desired Technical Proficiencies (i.e. Excel, SAP, etc.)

* Proficiency in common project management tools, MS Office packages i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.
* Proficiency in Document Management Systems

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.