Principal Clinical Information Scientist

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. Most importantly, we do meaningful work that changes lives. It's our purpose that drives us, every day. Would you like to play an essential role in helping patients who need it the most. There is no better place to apply your Biometrics expertise in a new and different way!

Explore the possibility of joining us as a Principal Clinical Information Scientist (CISP) within one of our key scientific focus areas; Late Respiratory and immunology (R&I). Embedded in the late stage drug project teams, you will be an authority on innovative use of information and data to help shape our trials, decision making and portfolio.



The Role

You will play a leading role in supporting global clinical teams in finding and structuring clinical information for late stage drug development decisions. The position sits within our Information Practice unit who drives optimal use and value of clinical information and scientific knowledge retention for better informed decision-making in clinical development.

Late-stage R&I Biometrics consists of statistical, programming and information experts for drug development in phase II and beyond. You will be part of a truly global team alongside some of the most respected specialists in the industry.



Responsibilities

As a strategic information expert embedded within dynamic drug project teams, you will lead the delivery of information that clinical teams need to make decisions in the drug development process.

You will use a variety of information sources such as scientific literature, competitive intelligence, internal and external clinical trial databases and techniques such as specialist information search and analysis, data visualization and benchmarking to extract and present key relevant information.

You will be accountable for full Information Practice delivery scope in one or more drug projects by own contribution and leadership of other information practice staff, partners and suppliers. You will also be accountable for proactive development and execution of the Project Information Strategy, providing foresight into what information will be needed to support upcoming drug project needs to achieve goals and milestones, and to drive re-use of information assets and clinical data.

Significant areas for contribution are:

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Support decision-making in clinical design, submission and interpretation by identifying, extracting and presenting back meaningful facts and data via internal and external information sources
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Enable quality decisions by providing comprehensive access to key decisions and rationale for study designs and project milestones from phase II and throughout the project life cycle, helping the organization to grow and maintain scientific knowledge
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Information strategy for project and TA, proactively assessing information gaps that needs to be filled, enable re-use of information between project and TA and define new ways of working cross projects applying knowledge of external environment and trends



Essential requirements

To succeed in this opportunity you will have a real passion for clinical data and information and proven insightful ability to know what information to seek, how to find it, and how to share it with the teams in a clear and meaningful way.

Good team playing and communication skills and ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary global environment, providing leadership and insight in the discipline.

In addition, you will have:

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Master or advanced degree in a Life Science, or related discipline
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Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical clinical drug development process (with a preference for late-stage drug development in respiratory and immunology)
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Proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal
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Significant experience in the application of information and knowledge management in a clinical or scientific setting
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Demonstrated leadership capability
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Great organizational skills and attention to details
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An interest in coaching and developing more junior team members



So, what's next!

If you are ready to make a difference - apply today, and we'll make it happen together!

We welcome your application no later than 16 May, 2021

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience - it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.



Where can I find out more?

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Salary - Competitive salary and company benefits apply

Date advert opened: 26 April, 2021

Date advert closes: 16 May, 2021