Job Description

Global Study Associate Director, Oncology Program Management

Hybrid Work- 3 days/week from our Mississauga, ON office

At AstraZeneca (AZ), we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation \xe2\x80\x93 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 is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication 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\xe2\x80\x99re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Summary:

Join our Oncology R&D team as a Global Study Associate Director (GSAD) and take a crucial inter-disciplinary approach to save patients\' lives. This role is pivotal within AstraZeneca Late Development Oncology (LDO), with the main accountability being the delivery of clinical studies. As GSAD, you will lead a cross-functional study team, providing direction and guidance to ensure successful study delivery. You will be the primary liaison between the study team and the Clinical Program Team, responsible for the delivery of a study according to agreed upon timelines, budget, and quality standards.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

As GSAD, you will lead and coordinate a cross-functional study team, ensuring the clinical study progresses as planned. You will be the primary AZ point of contact for outsourced studies, ensuring study delivery according to agreed upon timelines, budget, and quality standards. You will provide input into and hold accountability for the development of essential study level documents. You will oversee study level performance against agreed upon plans, milestones, and key performance indicators. You will identify and report quality issues that have occurred within the study and provide regular feedback on individual performance to the study team members and their line managers.

Essential Skills/Experience:

University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research

7 years of relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 project management experience

Extensive knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements

Demonstrated solid project management skills

Strong abilities in team leadership

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Advanced degree, Masters level education (or higher)

Project management certification

Proven project management experience on a global level

Experience in all phases of a clinical study lifecycle

Proficiency in Microsoft Project

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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 05-Jan-2024

Closing Date 30-Jan-2024

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.

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