Job Description

Overview

Department: Small Molecule Portfolio & Strategy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule (PSSM)

Role Overview

As a Business Support Partner, you will play a pivotal role in enabling the PSSM organisation at Sandwich and the global Small Molecule Portfolio Strategy group to operate efficiently and collaboratively. You will deliver high-impact administrative and business support, drive process excellence, foster communication, and support culture-building initiatives. Your proactive mindset, communication strengths, and ability to connect teams will contribute directly to PSSM's 2030 vision and global impact.

Key Responsibilities

You will act as a trusted partner and be responsible for a broad range of essential business support activities, including:

Managing global calendars, complex domestic and international travel, and high-profile onsite/offsite meetings Providing advisory administrative support across the PSSM community Coordinating site communications, including SharePoint/Teams content and local/global town halls Leading the development and publishing of the Global SMPS Newsletter Supporting and leading non-portfolio initiatives, including process improvements and adoption of new technology (e.g., AI) Managing allocated budgets responsibly Maintaining strict confidentiality in sensitive matters Driving local and global culture, people engagement, and inclusion initiatives Promoting strong collaboration and connections across all teams at Sandwich and within global networks

Reporting Structure

Reports to:

Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences Portfolio Lead -- Immunology & Inflammation

Key Interfaces:

All PSSM Sandwich teams Global Small Molecule Portfolio Strategy group Global PSSM Admin Community Global Equity People Inclusion & Culture (EPIC) Team Broader Sandwich site colleagues

Direct Reports:

None

Skills & Experience -- Must Have

Demonstrated excellence in senior administrative roles with urgency and accountability Ability to independently manage priorities with strong time-management skills High proficiency with Microsoft applications and SharePoint Strong interpersonal skills; builds trust at all levels Project management capability Confident decision-making with limited information Solutions-driven mindset and continuous improvement orientation Able to work independently while thriving in local and global team environments High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications -- Nice to Have

Experience working in a global business support role Prior experience within the organisation Knowledge of ARIBA, PT&E, and other enterprise systems Creative approach to event support and communication engagement (adding "Joy" to organisational culture)
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 13.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent, CT13 9NJ