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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Associate Country Study Manager

Clinical Research OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree or equivalent in biological science or a healthcare-related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience in R&D Clinical Operations or another related field is required.
  • At least one year of experience working as a Local Study Team Leader (LSTL) is required.
  • Excellent spoken and written English is required.
  • The candidate must be able to learn and adapt to working with IT systems.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead delivery of all clinical study components from Study Specifications through study closeout and Clinical Study Report, meeting timelines, cost, and quality requirements.
  • Form and align study teams to deliver study results on or ahead of schedule and to high quality.
  • Contribute to steering committees, submission assembly teams, regulatory defense teams, and Advisory Boards as needed.
  • Prepare study-level feasibility assessments, develop recruitment strategies, and deliver the approved Clinical Study Protocol.
  • Work with Line Managers to identify resource needs, secure resources across departments, and form an effective study team in a timely manner.
  • Forecast and manage study timelines, budgets, materials, detailed study plans, and feasibility assessments.
  • Plan and lead audit activities with Clinical Audit and Assurance, and contribute to regulatory inspection strategy teams as required.
  • Participate in negotiations and selection of external service providers.
  • Develop and manage contingency and risk plans to support timely, high-quality delivery within budget, and escalate issues to stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Lead preparation and delivery of study documents, including protocols, amendments, and documents describing study delivery and data management activities; ensure operational input from functions such as Regulatory and Investigational Product Supply.
  • Track study timelines, budgets, and resources, and keep relevant systems such as IMPACT and ACCORD up to date.
  • Plan, lead, and ensure completion of appropriate training at Investigator and monitor meetings.
  • Coordinate or contribute to timely delivery of Operations components of submissions to regulatory authorities, including Clinical Study Reports and annual reports.
  • Ensure study decisions account for local study-management requirements and constraints, maintain active communication within Local Study Teams and Clinical Project Teams, attend meetings or teleconferences as needed, and share knowledge and best practices across the organization.
  • Promote best practices and staff development through mentoring, training, team support, and performance feedback in liaison with Line Management.
  • Take on project activities at any level consistent with current or past experience to support study delivery.
  • Hold overall country-level responsibility for study commitments and timely delivery of data to the required quality under the Study Management Agreement.
  • Lead Local Study Teams consisting of monitors and study administrators.
  • Optimize Local Study Team performance and ensure compliance with AstraZeneca procedural documents, ICH-GCP, and local regulations; update other study team members on study matters.
  • Lead development of the Local Monitoring Plan in accordance with the Study Team's Targeted Monitoring guidance.
  • Contribute to review of monitoring visit reports and advise monitors proactively on study matters.
  • Perform required co-monitoring and quality-control visits with study monitors.
  • Identify and facilitate resolution of complex study problems and issues.
  • Organize regular, agenda-driven Local Study Team meetings and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
  • Report study progress and updates to the SMO Study Leader or Team.
  • Contribute to patient recruitment strategy and communicate with Investigators as needed.
  • Coordinate regularly with the National Coordinating Investigator or National Lead Investigator on recruitment and other study matters.
  • Coordinate selection of potential Investigators, considering the capability and competence of hospitals and sites.
  • Plan and lead national Investigator meetings in accordance with local codes.
  • Assist with forecasting study timelines, resources, recruitment, budgets, study materials, and drugs.
  • Coordinate with the Study Drug Coordinator to create a Drug Consumption Plan.
  • Ensure timely preparation of country Study Management Agreements, functional Study Management Agreements, and Master Clinical Study Agreements.
  • Ensure the Study Master File is complete and essential documents are sent to the SMO or Hub location and study site.
  • Ensure local Serious Adverse Event reconciliation is completed.
  • Facilitate translation of study documents, including informed consent forms, patient diaries, and participation cards, through external providers.
  • Ensure timely submission of appropriate applications and documents to the Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board.
  • Work with Regulatory Affairs to ensure timely delivery of appropriate applications and documents for submissions to the Regulatory Authority.
  • Set up and maintain the study in IMPACT at country level.
  • Ensure accurate study-related payments are made.
  • Participate in training and coaching new Local Study Team members to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and AstraZeneca procedural documents.
  • Ensure study documents are ready for final archiving and sign off completion of the local part of the Study Master File.
  • Plan and lead audit and regulatory inspection activities with the Clinical Process Manager and Quality Assurance.
  • Provide input to process development and improvement.
  • Provide Line Managers at country level with regular information on studies, planned milestones, and key issues.
  • Update Line Managers on monitor and Clinical Research Associate performance.
  • Ensure country-level study activities comply with local policies and codes of conduct.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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