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.

Are you passionate about leading clinical trials and drug development? Be part of the team that follows the science to transform the lives of patients living with cancer. There is no better place to make an impact, join AstraZeneca today!

Our Oncology Research and Development Team

Oncology is driven by speed. Here you will be backed by leadership and empowered at every level to prioritize and make bold moves. Our pioneering approach is identifying and treating patients earlier, focusing on early stage cancer trials and listening and evolving based on their needs.

Join a dedicated Oncology team that's growing fast and building a strong track record of success. We make bold moves at the cutting-edge. Transforming molecules to change the practice of medicine.

What you'll do

Plan and deliver local commitment of global clinical studies to the agreed time, budget and scope

Coordinate and lead local study team meetings

Develop or provide study related input to local and global study documents including clinical study protocols, consent forms, source data verification plans, data management plans, risk management plans and recruitment action plans

Develop, coordinate and deliver study training for the local study team members, site monitors and possibly investigators

Lead site start-up activities including ethics submission, informed consent review, development and finalization of clinical study agreements, site specific budget negotiations, site system set-ups, site vendor set-up, recruitment expectations, and follow-up and maintenance of all study activities

Develop and maintain study budget, study timelines, and study resources and update tracking systems appropriately

Coordinate data management activities, such as query resolution, SDV and timelines for final data entry

Plan and lead activities associated with audits in liaison with clinical quality assurance.

Essentials for the role:

Bachelor of Science degree in related discipline, preferably in medical, biological, or health related sciences, or equivalent work experience in directly related fields

Experience working on clinical studies

At least 5 years experience from within the pharmaceutical industry or similar organization or academic experience.

Extensive knowledge of clinical operations, project management tools and processes

Proven organizational and analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work and lead cross-functional teams with internal and external partners

Demonstrated Project Management skills

Displays excellent organization and time management skills, high level attention to detail, and ability to work in a high volume environment with shifting priorities

High level of understanding of clinical data flow

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Demonstrates sound knowledge of GCP, procedural documents, as they pertain to study delivery systems and processes

Proactively identifies risks, issues and possible solutions

Demonstrates high standards and uses tactful persuasion to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships

Develops core knowledge of therapy areas for responsible studies

Demonstrates professionalism and mutual respect

Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

Previous oncology experience is considered an asset

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:
• Learn more about our culture:
• Browse AstraZeneca's Oncology YouTube channel to find out more about our focus:

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

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 21-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.