V&i Head Study Management - Mississauga, Canada - AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

V&I Head Study Management

Location:
Gothenburg, SE; Mississauga, CA or Warsaw, PL

Competitive salary and benefits

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.

You will be responsible for the delivery of all internally and externally delivered studies within the Therapeutic Area of responsibility, to time, quality & cost.

You will ensure operational excellence within clinical studies and that all clinical trials will comply with GXPs.

You'll be responsible for partnering with cross-functional leaders across Biophama Clinical Operations and V&I TA as well as external vendors to provide input into and translate the V&I strategy into a Study Management operational plan spanning early and late development programs.

This will include, but is not limited to, capabilities, ways of working and resources for optimal delivery of existing and future AZ portfolio.

You will ensure operational input is provided into timelines, budget and study design to inform the therapeutic area strategy. You will also be responsible for the line management and development of the teams.

Typical accountabilities:

Accountability for the delivery of clinical studies to industry leading quality, timelines and cost
Accountable for delivering the operational aspects of the internal and external portfolio in the given TA
Effectively engage and collaborate with clinical operations and other TA stakeholders to ensure alignment to strategies and priorities. Ensure any performance risks and issues are identified and effectively managed.
Effectively engage and collaborate with the Heads of Study Management for other TAs to anticipate and plan for capacity planning, resource management and talent management
Management of resources (budgets and headcount) across assigned teams
Line management of the Study Management department delivering performance management and guiding the professional development of all direct reports
Designs or manages the implementation of the Study Management strategy and feasibility study within Clinical Operations both regionally and globally
Uses expertise and knowledge of global issues to develop strategic Study Management objectives for inclusion into AstraZeneca's annual business objectives
Defines strategies or leads AstraZeneca's response to complex technical issues for specific medical aspects in relation to current projects, new projects and various study delivery.
Provides expert advice in the area of specialism, influencing the development of KPIs to the global business and Global Clinical Development
Maintains a high degree of understanding and awareness on new Study Management trends and developments
Contributes to or manages the development of the senior management team in area of expertise
Drives innovative approaches to study management delivery, and leadership (sponsorship) of continuous improvement projects.

Essential criteria:

University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research
At least10 years' experience within pharmaceutical industry or similar biotech global industry
Proven global experience of clinical development/drug development process across various phases
Experience leading clinical studies
Proven leadership skills, ability to set and lead priorities
Ability to motivate and empower others

- >10 years' extensive experience in Development and Patient Safety

Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders within AstraZeneca
Leadership expertise?
Experience working with Seniorlevel stakeholders
Strong strategic influencing and interpersonal skills
Extensive networking skills, ability to interact widely and effectively both internally and externally

Desirable criteria:

Line management experience
Expert reputation within the business and industry
Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations
Experience in development and implementation of digital health and patient centric strategies into clinical studies

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 will close on the 9th February 2023.

**Where can I find out more?