Associate Director Study Leader Cell Therapy - New York, United States - AstraZeneca

Description

Are you ready to take our leading Oncology pipeline to the next level? As an Associate Director (AD) Study Leader Cell Therapy, you will be responsible for delivering a single or several smaller Cell Therapy development programs.

This role requires a high degree of flexibility and autonomy, as you may also provide expert input to other non-drug programs and process improvement projects.

Accountabilities:
Provide expert clinical operational input into project or study level documents, and may lead the delivery of study documents
With oversight from the Sr. Director Group Leader, Cell Therapy or the Clinical Program Director, Cell Therapy, may lead and deliver operational options for review at Investment Decision Governance interactions
Lead the delivery of the clinical study(s) or program(s) from concept to final CSR and through to study closed and archived to agreed budget, time, project standards, quality and scientific standards
Accountable for overall study or program deliverables, maintaining oversight throughout the life of the study or program
Develop and manage effective risk management/mitigation plans to ensure timely delivery to quality, budget and time and escalate issues to stakeholders as appropriate
Responsible for planning and leading issue escalation and resolution
Provide input to forecasting and management of study/program delivery costs, resource, and timelines
Accountable for the quality of study/program planning information into relevant planning systems
Mentor and support development of individuals within the organisation
Contribute to operational interactions with external entities including regulatory agencies, preferred partners/suppliers and external collaborators
Responsible for oversight of CROs and other clinically outsourced third party vendors for outsourced studies and programs
Responsible for study or program level reporting of progress, risks, and issues
Lead the study delivery related activities associated with regulatory inspections/audits in liaison with Clinical Quality Assurance
Provision to procurement clear specifications for study or program specific outsourcing
Review and operational approval of study or program specific contracts or work orders
Lead and conduct investigator meetings and other study related meetings. May convene and lead the cross-functional Study Teams for EO Cell Therapy studies.
Identify areas of best practice / process improvements and knowledge share across the Cell Therapy Clinical Group.

Essential Skills/Experience:
University degree/Bachelor's degree in related discipline, preferably in medical or biological science.
Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical research, with at least 3 years of global study leadership or equivalent
Experience with Cell Therapy and Clinical Operation
Experience in driving operational delivery to timelines, cost and quality
Ability to lead strategic and/or operational management of individual clinical trials
Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP principles
Project management experience within the context of Clinical Drug Development
Experience and strength in working and leading in matrix teams
Strong collaborative communications skills including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
Experience in selection and oversight of external providers and development/review of contracts

Desirable Skills/Experience:
Higher degree e.g. PhD, MSc, MPhil
Program management qualification (e.g. MBA, PRINCE2, PMP)
Experience in variety of academic/CRO/Sponsor organizations and countries
Experience of early phase clinical development delivery
Experience in autologous or allogeneic therapies in oncology

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D department, we push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine and transform the lives of patients living with cancer.

We are a science-based, leading and decisive Oncology enterprise united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

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.

We foster a mindset of courage, where everyone is empowered to step up, innovate and work at pace. We lead through true collaboration, building collective wisdom by giving everyone a chance to input. It's science with an impact-making a difference for patients and people around the world.
Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply today to join our team

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