AstraZeneca
SiteOperationsLead
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“Site Operations Lead at AstraZeneca. Skills: Site operations, Workplace coordination, Stakeholder management. Represent R&D China in site-related activities. Support safe, compliant, comfortable, productive office environment”
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Solution-oriented
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant experience in office management, Relevant experience in site operations, Relevant experience in workplace coordination, Relevant experience in administration, Relevant experience in facilities coordination, Relevant experience in business support, Work effectively across functions, Manage broad portfolio of operational activities, Experience in office capacity planning, Experience in workspace coordination, Experience in event logistics, Experience in employee support activities, Strong stakeholder management skills, Strong organizational and coordination skills, Clear communication skills, Fluency in Mandarin, Strong English communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience in a multinational organization, Experience in a matrix organization, Familiarity with site management processes, Familiarity with workplace services, Familiarity with facilities-related coordination, Experience supporting onboarding, Experience supporting office moves, Experience supporting internal site events, Understanding of workplace safety, Understanding of compliance, Understanding of business continuity, Experience in process improvement, Experience in project coordination
What You'll Do.
Represent R&D China in site-related activities
productive office environment
Coordinate workplace-related matters
Ensure R&D priorities reflected in site discussions
Sit on cross-functional site management team
Contribute to site planning
Contribute to issue resolution
Contribute to workplace improvement
Lead office capacity planning
Lead space management for R&D
Oversee workspace allocation
Oversee seating arrangements
Oversee space utilization
Support planning for organizational change
Support planning for team expansion
Support planning for operational continuity
Provide local logistics support
Provide local coordination for cross-functional activities
Provide local coordination for multi-site activities
Support planning and delivery of events
Coordinate local arrangements for events
Execute local arrangements for events
Provide local administrative support to R&D
Support onboarding activities for new staff
Coordinate workspace readiness for new staff
Coordinate local site arrangements for new staff
Assist with routine office administration
Assist with team administration
Ensure employees supported through site processes
Ensure office operations run effectively
Ensure office operations run responsively
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Drive opportunities for continuous improvement
Improve workplace operations
Improve service quality
Improve employee experience
Build partnerships across R&D
Build partnerships across enabling functions
Track operational issues
Support practical solutions
Support timely solutions
Strengthen overall effectiveness of Beijing site
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional stakeholders; Cross-functional site management team; Facilities Management; Enabling functions
Communication Scope
Engage with stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Project coordination
Full Job Description
**Introduction to role** The **Site Operations Lead** plays a critical role in supporting AstraZeneca’s R&D presence in Beijing, one of the company’s **six strategic global sites**. As a key site representative for **R &D China**, this role helps ensure that the Beijing office environment enables safe, efficient, and effective ways of working, while supporting a high-quality employee experience for local teams and visitors. Working in close partnership with **Facilities Management** and a broad range of cross-functional stakeholders, the role represents R&D interests in site operations and planning, including participation in the **cross-functional site management team**. The role is accountable for office capacity planning and workspace coordination for R&D in Beijing, while also providing local logistical and administrative support to help deliver cross-functional activities and day-to-day business operations. Given the strategic importance of the Beijing site to AstraZeneca’s global footprint, this role requires a proactive, collaborative, and highly organized individual who can translate business needs into practical site solutions and help ensure the workplace continues to support organizational priorities, growth, and employee engagement. **Accountabilities** The **Site Operations Lead** represents **R &D China** in site-related activities and works closely with **Facilities Management** and other enabling functions to support a safe, compliant, comfortable, and productive office environment. The role serves as a key point of coordination for workplace-related matters affecting the R&D organization and ensures that R&D priorities are reflected appropriately in local site discussions and decisions. As part of this responsibility, the role sits on the **cross-functional site management team** on behalf of **R &D China**, contributing to site planning, issue resolution, and ongoing workplace improvement. The role leads **office capacity planning and space managem
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