Team Assistant - Business Development, Mergers & Acq...

We are partnered with one of our leading Pharmaceutical clients who are looking for a proactive and well-organized Team Assistant to support their Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions Management team.

The team is responsible for supporting the company’s growth strategy through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and integration activities that create value for both patients and the business.

As one of three Team Assistants, you will provide administrative support to the wider team (approximately 20 people), with a main focus on supporting:

• The Transactions Team (approximately 6 people), and
• The Alliance & Integration Management Team (approximately 4 people).

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and confidential environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Organize team meetings, workshops, and events.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and manage expense reports.
• Support conference and event planning activities.
• Prepare presentations, meeting materials, and other documents.
• Maintain files, records, and team documentation.
• Provide administrative support for projects and team activities.
• Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support smooth day-to-day operations across the team.

Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative or team assistant role.
• Experience supporting teams in a corporate environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, finance, consulting, or legal environments is beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented attitude.

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Charlotte Fagan (Recruitment Manager) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: cfagan@planet-pharma.co.uk

T: +442070764110