AstraZeneca · 1 month ago
Associate Director Oncology Clinical Scientist
US - Gaithersburg - MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveAstraZeneca is a leading pharmaceutical company focused on delivering innovative medicines. They are seeking an Associate Director Oncology Clinical Scientist to lead clinical development projects, manage teams, and ensure compliance with clinical study protocols and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Plans and leads the delivery of all components of a clinical development project
Leader of a clinical development team, key player during the whole process, and responsible for consistency during the course of the project
Develops recruitment strategies, and the delivery of the approved Clinical Development Protocol
Works with Line Managers to identify resource need and secure resources from various departments to ensure flexible and timely formation of the Clinical Study Teams and progression of deliverables
Forecasts and day-to-day management of timelines, budget, materials and development of detailed project plans and feasibility assessment
Leads and implements globally agreed Clinical Development strategies including process and technology
Plans and leads activities associated with audits in liaison with CQA; contribute to regulatory inspection strategy teams as required
Develops & manages contingency risk plans to assure timely delivery to quality, budget, and time and escalate issues to stakeholders as appropriate
Leads preparation and delivery of clinical development deliverables
Establishes and maintains key interactions with stakeholders
Plans, leads and ensures appropriate training is achieved at Investigator/monitor meetings
Coordinates and/or contribute to timely delivery of SD components of submissions to regulatory authorities (e.g. CSRs, CTDs, INDs, IND annual reports)
Leads and optimizes the performance of study delivery teams ensuring GCP compliance, including provision of timely and accurate performance feedback for study team members to the appropriate skill centre managers
Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biological science or healthcare-related field
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry working in an environment of clinical study delivery/clinical development processes
Demonstrated leadership ability in a team environment
Experience in project management methodologies
Advanced knowledge of the clinical study and drug development processes, GCP/ICH guidelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as proven negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal leadership skills
Budgetary and resource management planning experience
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
Team oriented and flexible; ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and opportunities
Preferred
Effectively plans, coordinates and facilitates delivery of team objectives
Demonstrates appropriate Project Management skills
Demonstrates operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning
Has an appropriate understanding of disease state and familiarity with the latest research and thought leaders
Demonstrates an extensive knowledge of the clinical study and drug development process, GCP/ICH guidelines and SOPs
Ability to understand the impact of technology on projects and to use and develop computer skills while making appropriate use of AZ and SD systems/software in an e-enabled environment
Demonstrates conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking
Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus
Demonstrates good team skills including cooperation, concern for impact, willingness to learn from others, and sharing of relevant information
Company
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.26B2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.51B
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2023-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Pascal Soriot
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Aradhana Sarin
Group CFO and Executive Director
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