Global Study Associate Director

AstraZeneca

Mississauga, Canada
Base: $121,562.40 - $159,550.65; bonus/equity: ann...
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Lead cross-functional study teams
Ensure gcp compliance
Sponsor oversight for outsourced studies
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Study Associate Director in Mississauga, Canada, to lead and manage complex clinical studies, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical research, project management, and team leadership. **

Job Summary

  • Guide study teams to deliver with precision—aligning timelines, budgets and quality—to accelerate the journey of life-changing medicines.
  • Orchestrate sponsor oversight, CRO partnerships, risk-based quality strategies and inspection readiness.
  • Provide regular feedforward on individual performance to the study team members and their line managers to support their professional development.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Study Associate Director in Mississauga, Canada, to lead and manage complex clinical studies, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical research, project management, and team leadership. **

Salary

Base: $121,562.40 - $159,550.65; Bonus/Equity: Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity and equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, annual Personal Days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead cross-functional study teams
  • Ensure GCP compliance
  • Sponsor oversight for outsourced studies
  • Develop essential study-level documents
  • Manage CRO and vendor oversight
  • Develop and maintain study plans
  • Manage study budget and re-forecasting

Nice-to-have

  • Drive breakthroughs on schedule
  • Craft conditions for teams to thrive
  • Anticipate risk and maintain inspection readiness
  • Mentor less experienced colleagues
  • Lead process improvement projects

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in medical or biological sciences
  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in clinical research
  • At least 3 years clinical development project management experience
  • Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP and clinical study management
  • Proven experience leading delivery through internal and external organizations
  • Strong matrix team leadership skills
  • Strong conflict management skills

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