Anna Lozano

Executive Assistant with extensive experience supporting C-level executives, senior leaders and Executive Committee members in global, fast-paced and matrix organisations. Skilled in complex calendar and travel management, executive communications, stakeholder coordination and support for governance and strategic initiatives. Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams and facilitating executive and governance meetings.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and trusted to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Group Assistant at Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Provided full executive support to the Vice Director and Group Leader within a 25-person research group: managed complex calendars, travel and expenses, and coordinated meetings with stakeholders, including industry partners and institutional representatives.
• Organised meetings, prepared agendas and documentation, and tracked follow-up actions.
• Provided daily administrative and operational support for research and team activities, ensuring smooth coordination across teams and partners.

Administrative and Business Operations Coordinator at AstraZeneca (2024-02 – 2025-11)

External R&D Global Academic Alliances (Oncology)

• Provided executive support to VP-level and senior leaders: complex calendar management, international travel coordination and meeting scheduling across multiple time zones, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Organised end-to-end logistics for conferences and science days, coordinating stakeholder interactions with internal teams and external alliance partners across time zones.
• Implemented productivity tools to develop project dashboards and improve visibility, coordination and task tracking.

Administrative and Business Operations Coordinator at AstraZeneca (2024-02 – 2025-11)

Late Respiratory & Immunology (R&I)

• Provided executive and administrative support to senior leaders and VPs across global regions, ensuring continuity of operations and follow-up.
• Supported governance forums, Town Halls and LT meetings, managing end-to-end coordination including agendas, scheduling, logistics, technical support and minute-taking.
• Prepared executive presentations and reports to support strategic initiatives and leadership decision-making.
• Admin Site Lead for Late R&I in Barcelona, increasing visibility and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• Main point for contact for Late R&I Business Planning & Operations in Spain, coordinating cross-functional activities and ensuring effective follow-up.

Senior Executive Assistant to Executive Committee Members at SegurCaixa Adeslas (2023-06 – 2023-11)

• Provided full executive support to three Executive Committee members: the Director of Organisation and HR, the Deputy DG of Technology and Transformation, and the Director of Strategy & Corporate Development, ensuring smooth coordination of executive priorities, schedules and operational activities.
• Managed complex calendars in coordination with other assistants, travel arrangements, and expense processing.
• Provided administrative support to the General Director during his visits to the Barcelona office.

Executive Assistant to the General Director at International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (2019-04 – 2022-07)

• Provided executive support to the General Director, acting as liaison with institutional representatives and international partners; managed calendar, travel, correspondence and report preparation.
• Coordinated recurring meetings of the Executive Committee and Governing Council: managed scheduling, agenda preparation, institutional visits, logistics, and follow-up action tracking with the central office for the Minister of Territory.
• Streamlined coordination and visibility by centralising data and simplifying operational workflows.

Executive Assistant to VPs & Office Manager at Salesforce (2015-11 – 2018-12)

• Supported three VPs in a fast-paced global environment, managing complex calendars, international travel, expense reporting, meetings across time zones and stakeholder coordination.
• Collaborated across functions and time zones to support business priorities and leadership activities.
• Coordinated internal and external events, overseeing logistics, vendor management and executive communications.
• Managed office operations and onboarding activities, ensuring operational efficiency and smooth team integration.

Personal Assistant at Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB-ISGlobal) (2008-03 – 2011-11)

• Provided administrative and project support to two research professors and their teams: calendar management, complex travel and visa coordination, report preparation, and expense processing.
• Organised international meetings and project workshops, managing logistics and ensuring real-time problem-solving.
• Supported health projects through logistics coordination, partner liaison, report preparation and budget monitoring.

Executive & Department Assistant at Almirall (2007-06 – 2008-03)

• Provided business support to the senior leaders of Business Development and Intellectual Property: calendar and travel coordination, meeting preparation, presentation support, and reconciliation of invoices and delivery notes.
• Ensured confidential handling of sensitive corporate information when accessing internal databases.

Master's in AI and Innovation – Founderz Business School in collaboration with Microsoft (in progress)

Professional Certificate in Google AI Professional Certificate – Google (2026)

MA in Business and Corporate Communication – Universitat de Barcelona (2018)

MSc in Scientific, Medical and Environmental Communication – Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2010)

BA in English Studies – Universitat de Barcelona (1991)