AstraZeneca

SiteOperationsLead

$450–750k ~AI est. China FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

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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