Director, Study Operations R&I

Make a more meaningful impact to patients' lives around the globe

Here you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines - for the world's most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading, developing, supporting and providing direction to Study Management personnel to enable delivery of drug projects and non-drug projects. You'll be accountable for resourcing Study Management members on study teams to support delivery of clinical programs. You will also be responsible for embedding consistent ways of working across locations and building Study Management capabilities.

You will ensure that direct reports are equiped with the right skills and capabilities to successfully lead and deliver clinical trials as well as take responsibility and act as a change agent to drive consistent implementation of globally agreed Development Operations strategies including processes and technology related to the delivery of studies.

Essential criteria:

* Bachelor's degree required, preferably in medical or biological science, or related subject or equivalent qualification or experience.
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Significant years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
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Comprehensive experience of clinical and Drug Development process within a pharmaceutical or clinical background
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Proven leadership and ability to promote motivation and empower others in order to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives
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Thorough knowledge of Study Management processes in both local regulation and global environment
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An understanding of the therapeutic areas related to AstraZeneca's products
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Strong leadership, problem solving, stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills
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Ability to lead change with a positive approach to the challenges of change for self, team and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business
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Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global and regional environment
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

So, what's next?

This role closes on the 19th May 2023.



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