Study Monitor Support Specialist

Job Title: Study Monitor Support Specialist

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to dive into the world of non-clinical study monitoring? As a Study Monitor Support Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Study Monitor group within Regulatory Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the smooth execution of studies that pave the way for groundbreaking medical advancements.

Accountabilities:
- Support the study monitoring of in vitro safety pharmacology (hERG) studies.
- Assist NonClinical Toxicology Study Monitors with key study activities.
- Provide essential support for external study monitor activities.
- Maintain and update supporting documents.
- Identify and implement effective toxicology study processes to enhance efficiency and simplify operations.
- Continuously evaluate the end-to-end process for CRO study management to identify weaknesses and gaps, focusing on improvement and simplification.
- Manage financial aspects of study conduct, including approval and review of Statements Of Work, Invoices, and Purchase Orders.
- Maintain a tracker for ongoing study costs.
- Support ad hoc requests for metrics and information gathering activities.
- Perform QC checks of submission documents.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Experience working in a GLP Toxicology lab with an understanding of practices, principles, and concepts associated with planning and delivering non-clinical toxicology studies.
- Ideally, experience relevant to the delivery of in vitro electrophysiology assays measuring activity at cardiac ion channels (including hERG).
- Ideally BSc in Pharmacology / Toxicology.
- Experience delivering to multiple concurrent projects, with the ability to take ownership.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with excellent communication skills.
- Experience in improvement projects with a drive to ensure efficient ways of working.
- A dedicated team player with excellent communication and influencing skills, experienced in working in multidisciplinary matrix teams across various geographical locations.
- Results-oriented with high scientific standards combined with a delivery focus to support project execution.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by curiosity and courage, constantly exploring new scientific frontiers to tackle some of the world's most complex diseases. Our commitment to making a difference is unwavering as we fuse data and technology with scientific innovation to achieve breakthroughs that impact billions of lives globally. Here, you will find an inclusive environment where collaboration thrives, empowering you to make bold decisions and celebrate successes along the way. With opportunities for lifelong learning and career growth, AstraZeneca is where you can truly make an impact.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey to redefine what's possible in healthcare!