Global Project Manager (GSAD) - Oncology

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose – to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. This purpose underpins everything we do; our work helps to make hearts healthier, to help people breathe easier, and to help more people survive cancer. Every single day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide and by leading breakthrough science that promises to transform the treatment of disease.

Our purpose is ambitious and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and innovative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate entrepreneurial thinking. We are courageous, taking smart risks and learning from both success and failure. We are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working. Above all, we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first. Join us and be part of a great place to work; an environment that energizes and empowers each of us to achieve our goal to develop and deliver life-changing medicines.

The Global Study Associate Director (GSAD) is responsible for leading a cross-functional study team and for providing the team with direction and guidance to enable successful study delivery. The GSAD is the main liaison between the study team and the Clinical Program Team (CPT) starting with study handover through to close-out and archiving. The GSL is accountable for the delivery of a study according to agreed upon timelines, budget and quality standards by ensuring an effective partnership and teamwork within study team and/or external partners.

*** Positon based in Warsaw (Poland) - hybrid model of work! ***

Typical Accountabilities:

• Lead and coordinate a study team of experts to ensure the clinical study progress as planned driving achievement of milestones;

• Lead and facilitate communication across all functions and provide guidance and support to the core and extended team members as needed and in accordance with study-specific communication plan;

• For outsourced studies, be the primary AZ point of contact for the CRO Project Manager to ensure accurate study delivery while ensuring that the appropriate level of oversight of the CRO is maintained and documented throughout the lifecycle of the study;

• Provide input and hold accountability for the development of essential study level documents (i.e. Clinical Study Protocol (CSP) through to Clinical Study Report (CSR));

• Ensure all external service providers engaged at the study level are performing to contracted goals and timelines/budget and that adequate oversight is documented;

• Develop and maintain relevant study plans including required input into study level quality and risk management planning ensuring that the risk response strategies and issue escalation pathways are clear to the entire study team;

• Oversee study level performance against agreed upon plans, milestones and key performance indicators by using company tracking systems and project timelines (e.g. SPP, data flow metrics dashboard, CTMS or eTMF dashboard) and communicate any risks to timelines and/or quality to CPT, along with proposed mitigations;

• Identify and report quality issues that have occurred within the study and collaborate with all functions as necessary to overcome barriers and achieve milestones; proactively communicate findings and corrective action plans (CAPAs) to relevant stakeholders;

• Oversee Trial Master File (TMF) completion in accordance with relevant AZ SOPs, including ensuring the TMF plan and Expected Document List (EDL) are in place and that QC activities are performed on an ongoing basis to ensure TMF completeness at all times;

• Ensure timely compliance with company-wide governance controls (e.g. Delegation of Authority, Sunshine Act, ACCORD attestations, Clinical Trial Transparency);

• The GSAD is responsible for study budget re-forecasting following initial budget estimate provided by the CPT and accountable for study budget management through the study lifecycle and for providing budget progress reports to the CPT including any financial risks and mitigation plans;

• Ensure studies are inspection-ready at all times, according to ICH-GCP and AZ SOP and relevant policies/guidelines;

• Provide regular feedback on individual performance to the study team members and their line managers to support their professional development;

• Work on non-drug project work such as SMO representative in process improvements and/or leading improvement projects as discussed and agreed upon with their manager.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or a similar organization (e.g. CRO) including 2 years' project management experience (PMP certification is desirable but not required) - experience on a global level is desirable

• Deep understanding of clinical operations and study management processes, along with experience with the clinical/drug development process in various phases of development and therapy areas;

• Extensive knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements and proven abilities in clinical study management processes and clinical/drug development;

• Strong abilities in cross-functional team leadership, driving personal and team accountabilities, working collaboratively, critical thinking, decision-making, and influencing;

• Strong abilities in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external co-workers and stakeholders, along with strong conflict management skills.

• University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or subject area associated with clinical research. Advanced degree is preferred;

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