Global Clinical Operations Program Director, Late Development Oncology Title: Global Clinical Operations Program Director, Late Development Oncology
Locations: Barcelona
Do you have expertise in and a passion for global Clinical Program Management? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the development of an exciting late oncology portfolio in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
Oncology Research and Development
Join a dedicated Oncology team that's growing fast and building a strong track record of success. We have multiple indications and many high-quality molecules at all stages of development – but we see even more potential.
Oncology is driven by speed. We make bold moves at the cutting edge. Transforming molecules to change the practice of medicine. Here it's our scale, agility and passion that makes sure we deliver fast, every time.
Late Development Oncology sits within our broader Oncology Research & Development organization. We take an inter-disciplinary approach including novel biomarkers, AI, novel endpoints and cutting-edge trial designs to shape the future of our business and Oncology.
With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, there are many opportunities to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what's next. Supportive team players, we draw on diverse knowledge from across the business and external partners to come to bear on the toughest medical challenges.
What you'll do
As Global Clinical Operations Program Director, you will be responsible for the overall program management of a number of global studies delivered by global study leaders, , covering all clinical development deliverables. Overseeing quality, budget, time, resource and risk, you have the ability to drive the delivery of a suite of clinical trials, developing operational strategies to optimise trial execution . The role also involves integrating design, feasibility and operational planning to ensure clinical drug development programs are aligned with priorities and strategy.
Collaborating with the Senior Global Clinical Operations Program Director you have the opportunity to provide input and support in preparation for governance interactions and lead cross-functional teams in delivery of clinical activities assigned.
Essential Education, Skills and Experience Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or field associated with clinical research.
Appropriate experience from 8-12 years within the pharmaceutical or biotech industries or similar large global organization.
Proven knowledge of clinical operations, project management tools and processes.
Proven experience of clinical development / drug development process in various phases of development and therapy areas.
Proven ability to learn by working in multiple phases, therapeutic areas and/or different development situations.
Experience leading clinical projects, results or similar expertise from other areas of drug development (such as pharmaceutical development).
Ability to mentor, develop and educate staff.
Proven leadership promoting motivation and empowerment of others in order to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives.
Skilled & experienced in organizational change.
Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering Clinical Development focusing on key performance metrics around reliability, efficiency, cost and quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to set and lead priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a regional and local environment.
Integrity and high ethical standards.
Desirable education, skills and experience for this role
Advanced degree in medical or biological sciences or field associated with clinical research.
Late Oncology clinical development experience
Experience of incorporating digital health and patent centric strategies into clinical studies
Why AstraZeneca?
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.
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 follow the science and pioneer new frontiers. We are dedicated to Oncology, with an ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our pioneering approach is identifying and treating patients earlier, focusing on early-stage cancer trials. As a team, we are deeply committed to transforming the lives of patients living with cancer. There's no better place to make an impact. Here we are uniquely placed with the funding, the ambition, and the bravery to make it happen.
Ready to make a big impact? Join our team today and be part of the mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death!
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