Local Study Associate Director

AstraZeneca

Lead local study team at country level
Ensure compliance with ich-gcp and local regulations
Manage site identification, qualification, and monitoring
The role requires leading the Local Study Team to deliver clinical studies according to agreed resources, budgets, and timelines while ensuring strict compliance with AZ Procedural Documents and international guidelines

Job Summary

  • The role requires leading the Local Study Team to deliver clinical studies according to agreed resources, budgets, and timelines while ensuring strict compliance with AZ Procedural Documents and international guidelines.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing the entire site lifecycle from identification and qualification through initiation, monitoring, and closure, as well as managing critical documentation like informed consent forms and study budgets.
  • The position demands excellent project and risk management skills to proactively identify complex study problems, facilitate resolutions, and ensure timely data delivery of required quality.

Matching Summary

The role requires leading the Local Study Team to deliver clinical studies according to agreed resources, budgets, and timelines while ensuring strict compliance with AZ Procedural Documents and international guidelines.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead Local Study Team at country level
  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and local regulations
  • Manage site identification, qualification, and monitoring
  • Oversee study budget and financial agreements
  • Coordinate regulatory submissions to EC/IRB and authorities

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to use Artificial Intelligence in operations
  • Experience with therapeutic area knowledge
  • Strong negotiation skills for vendor management
  • Proactive risk management and crisis handling
  • Coaching skills for junior team members

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in life science or related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Development Operations (CRA/SrCRA)
  • Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP and local regulations
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
  • No overseas travel disqualifications

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