Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)
AtAstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the utmost integrity even in the mostdifficult situationsbecause we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.
Oncology Translational Medicine Genomics
The Translational Medicine function exists within Oncology R&D to ensure effective and strategic biomarker studies for oncology project teams. Closely interacting with the pre-clinical Discovery, Early Clinical Development, and Precision Medicine &Biosamplesdiagnostics functions, Translational Medicine is the single point of accountability for delivery of robust,scientifically-drivenbiomarkers to all Oncology project teams, providing feasibility assessments, technical validation, centralized biomarker analysis capability for clinical samples, delivery of translational science research and early clinical phase engagement.
The Global Genomics team within Translational Medicine functionleveragesNext Generation Sequencing (NGS) and other advanced technologies to match the right patient to the right drug and support precision oncology approaches for the AZ Oncology pipeline.
Major Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Thisposition will focus on3core areas:
Operations Management (e.g.,Financialmanagement,Purchasing, Non-LaboratorySupplier & Logistics, etc.)
Financial Management:
Owner ofmonthly accruals,functionalbudget, providefinancial oversighttotheTM Genomicsteam
Contracting and Management of Vendor Activities:
Generate, manage, track and drive to closure all POsandinvoicesfor commercial sample and non-CapExpurchases
Develop,manageand execute vendor contracts for technical evaluations
Supplier setup, request for quote, purchase order creation, reconciliations of invoicing, and release of payments
Manage specimen vendors and other suppliers asrequired
Coordination of shipping and receiving of critical R&D itemsas needed
Business OperationsManagement & Coordination
Lead, support and coordinate business improvement projects and investigations forTMGenomics Leadership teamfor continuous department improvements and day-to-day operations.
Examples: SOP enhancements, ITinitiatives,processautomationsand other projects that improve R&D throughput andreducedthe administrativelogisticsonlaboratorystaff.
Assistinestablishingand documentingoperational processesand proceduresto provide operational support to research labs
Act as escalation point to manage issues related to specimen and results management
Identifyprocess gaps inbusiness processesand make recommendations for continuous improvement with a focus onresource usageand turn-around time
Support management and research labs in strategic, operational planning (KPIs) and execution in company intended direction
Develop andmaintainbusiness analyticsand agentic tools to enhance operational excellence
TM Genomicsleadershipsupport
TM Genomics Leadership TeamSupport:
Provide advancedassistanceto theleadership teamby performing various complex business support functions, typically of a confidential nature
Assistwith budgeting process which includes gathering data, data input, and financial analysis
Manage and tracksensitive and/or critical information, files, records, and reports
Essential for the role
B.A,B.S. inBiotechnology,BiologyorManagement,orrelateddegree with3+ years of business/operationsexperiment in a pharmaceutical, diagnostics or related research setting
Experience withOncology,Next Generation Sequencing,TranslationalMedicine orearly stageclinical trials
Experience withfinancial managementand operating budgets
Familiarity with NDA, MSA, SOW development and IT security assessments
Demonstrated success in completing on time medium/ large business projects with attention to details and complexity
Demonstrated skills interacting with diverse stakeholder groups including senior leadership, scientific strategists, bioinformaticians, lab scientists and business operations team membersleveraginga strong scientific background
Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, and influence effectively at all levels across the organization
Experienced in quickly building positive and trusting relationships
Ability to effectively implement continuous improvements to increase efficiency and promote simplification whilemaintainingproject schedules
Strongteamleadership skills,oral and written communicationskillsand meeting facilitation skills with the ability to work with others to achieve objectives
Desirable for the role
Advanceddegree (PhDor MS) in Biology, Genetics, Oncology,Bioinformatics)
Working knowledge of document management applications and study planning tools (eg.Planisware,SmartSheet,MS Project,Tableau, Power BI,Power Query,Veeva,Copilot Studio, Power Automate,Miro, Office Timeline,Confluenceand/or Jira, etc.) andMicrosoft tools, such as MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio
Experience withfinancialreporting, contractexecution, vendoronboardinganddiligence
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, comfort with ambiguity
Interest in KPIand complex dashboarddevelopmentprovidingbusiness insightsas well as IT/AI platforms and systems
Proventrack recordof relationship management, influencing and negotiating across a global organization with complex groups and multiple geographies
A sense of ownership and enterprise leadership to deliver high quality solutions that solve business problems
About AstraZeneca inBarcelona
TheBarcelonasite is situated within a biopharma cluster of research institutions, medical centers, pharmaceuticalcompaniesand startups.
OurBarcelonasitedevelopslife-changing medicines for people around the world. We believe employeesbenefitfrom being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to crafting a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
Date Posted
09-dic-2025Closing Date
09-ene-2026AstraZeneca 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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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