Team Assistant – Business Development, M&A & Alliances

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Team Assistant to support the Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions and Alliance Management functions of a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in Brussels. The role is a six‑month freelance assignment, with the possibility of extension, and involves providing high‑level administrative and operational support to senior stakeholders across multiple sub‑teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, arrange travel and process expenses for senior leaders.
• Organise events, off‑sites and conferences, ensuring all logistics are handled.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documents, records and reporting files.
• Prepare presentations, meeting materials and other business documents.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative assistance to Business Development, M&A and Alliance teams.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a corporate administrative or team‑support role.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders in a fast‑paced, confidential environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Office / M365 proficiency (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Excellent calendar, travel and expense management capabilities.
• Confident handling of data, documents and reporting.
• Familiarity with project‑management or AI‑enabled tools is a plus.