Job Description

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, AstraZeneca has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Area Top Employer for eight straight years. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, entrepreneurial thinking and innovation - ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our commitment to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we're taking bold action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Locations: Krakow, PL, Mississauga, CA, or Barcelona, ES

Reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Quality and Compliance (CQC), this roles offers an exciting opportunity to develop and grow within a collaborative, centralized team of Clinical functional Partners, responsible for providing quality/ compliance related support and expertise to Development Operations and other Clinical Trial functions within R&D. Ensuring quality is built in and monitored for compliance issues, risks and improvements, embedding quality through standardized quality metrics / compliance measures and proactively driving inspection readiness within the organization.

As Associate Director, CQC , you will actively support the CFP team in the development and implementation of the core activities of CQC. Responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining effective systems and processes to support and maintain Quality Management excellence, to collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners in support of quality and compliance related initiatives/activities and to act as a quality champion; advocating a culture of quality across R&D.

The role will serve as functional partner to various clinical trial functions within R&D, and will offer a unique opportunity to grow in the area of quality and compliance.

You will contribute to the management of quality events, initiatives and improvement programs (quality issues/audits/inspections/ corrective/preventive actions [CAPA] and new/current business processes), helping to ensure quality performance metrics in all of the above activities remain on track, and providing compliance advice and guidance on GCP or other relevant regulatory standards - in line with your area of expertise.

If you are proactive, performance driven, solutions focused and with a quality mindset, and looking to become part of a high performing team passionate about maintaining compliance whilst improving our ways of working, this could be the perfect role for you to develop your career.

Essential requirements:

University degree in related subject area, preferably in life science or equivalent. Higher degree in a scientific or business field is desirable.

Demonstrable experience in a clinical compliance or quality related position or a role within study management.

Knowledge of current GCP guidelines and regulations, including ICH guidance and other regulatory requirements.

Highly developed problem solving skills and the ability to resolve difficult conflicts.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence others.

Ability to multitask and to work efficiently and independently under pressure.

Demonstrated project management skills.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 8 years:
• Best Workplace Culture Award at the 2018 Canadian HR Awards:
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AstraZeneca is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our customers and the healthcare systems in the communities in which we serve. In an effort to protect the wellbeing of our employees and customers, full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of all positions at AstraZeneca. As such, all offers of employment will be conditional upon either (i) proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or (ii) proof of need for accommodation under relevant human rights legislation, and AstraZeneca's determination that the requested accommodation can be provided without undue hardship. You will be required to submit proof of full vaccination or proof of need for accommodation during our background screening process.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .

Date Posted 18-Oct-2022

Closing Date 28-Oct-2022

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.