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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Global Study Associate Manager

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree or equivalent is required; a degree in medical or biological sciences or a discipline associated with clinical research is preferred.
  • Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a similar organization, or academia is preferred, preferably at least 3 years.
  • Knowledge of clinical development or drug development processes across various development phases and therapy areas is required.
  • Excellent knowledge of international ICH/GCP guidelines is required.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including external service-provider management skills, are required.
  • Good project-management skills are required.
  • The ability to collaborate and work independently is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills are required.
  • Computer proficiency and advanced computer skills for day-to-day tasks are required.
  • Experience across all phases of a clinical study lifecycle is required.
  • Basic knowledge of GxP outside of GCP, including GMP and GLP, is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication in English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight to ensure study delivery in partnership with the AZ enablement team, other AZ clinical experts, and external service providers.
  • Lead or contribute to preparing delegated study documents, including Informed Consent Forms and Master Clinical Study Agreements, as well as external service-provider documents such as specifications, study-specific procedures, descriptions, and presentations.
  • Maintain and facilitate interactions with internal functions, including Enablement, Data Management, Procurement, Regulatory, Patient Safety, and Quality Assurance, and with external functions, including CROs and other external service providers, to ensure efficient study delivery against time, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Contribute to planning and conducting internal and external meetings, including investigators’ and monitors’ meetings.
  • Ensure the supply of investigational product and study materials by liaising with Clinical Supply Chain or external service providers as appropriate.
  • Proactively identify risks and issues and develop mitigation or action plans for them.
  • Ensure all study documents within the GSAM’s responsibilities are complete and verified for quality in the Trial Master File.
  • Support the Global Study Leader with budget management, including external service-provider invoice reconciliation.
  • Adhere to global clinical processes, procedural documents, applicable Quality & Compliance manual documents, and international guidelines such as ICH/GCP to keep the study inspection-ready.
  • Support Global Study Leaders in project management as delegated.
  • For outsourced studies, support the Global Study Leader in managing the CRO.
  • Project-manage study delivery to agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards while maintaining and documenting appropriate CRO oversight throughout the study lifecycle in accordance with relevant AZ standard operating procedures and guidelines, including descriptions of services and transfer of obligations.
  • Take on assignments for non-drug project work involving process improvements or leading improvement projects, as discussed and agreed with the manager.

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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