Typical Accountabilities:
• Leads the development of Study Delivery Process and Technology vision and strategy. Leads the governance and ensures appropriate life cycle management of SD Process and Systems via PES Business Area Governance structure.
• Provides appropriate planning and control of Continuous Improvement activities using appropriate operating models (e.g. AZ PMF, IPOM, Lean Sigma DMAIC)
• Business Area Owner for Study Delivery Processes and Systems ensuring appropriate GCP documentation of these.
• Acts as Liaison with CE&L to agree strategy with respect to SD
• Leads dynamic sharing of Study Delivery knowledge, information, and best practice; Partners with key stakeholders (PES/PMO , GDDIS, CZ DMC and other key clinical initiatives) to assimilate new practices into Study Delivery and to deliver solutions to training, process or technology issues, ensuring consistency within and across regions
• Leads project managers and leads change initiatives relating to Study Delivery
• Meets high SHE standards and legal obligations
• Demonstrates willingness to take on any level project activity consistent with current or past experience in support of study delivery
• Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity and collaboration
Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 20-30
• Matrix Manager – (projects/dotted line)
What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• 2 or 3 countries at a minimum of 40% of time
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelors of Science degree in related discipline, preferably in medical or biological science, or equivalent work experience in directly related fields of endeavours; Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry working in an environment of clinical study delivery/clinical development processes; Demonstrated aptitude for process and technology; Experience with process and training design and implementation; Demonstrated leadership ability in a team environment; proven ability to facilitate team building and teamwork; Proven leadership experiences (people and project) including team facilitation skills and strong collaborative communications ability to diverse client base; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and proven excellent negotiation, collaboration, interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; Ability to effectively lead complex non-drug projects in a world-wide environment; Ability to travel both domestic and international; Customer focused; Performance driven; Proven Conceptual, Analytical and Strategic thinking; concern for standards and willingness to learn from others; Positive change management skills, individually, team and business seeing change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business
• Desirable: Advanced degree in biological sciences, healthcare related field or business; Clinical study delivery operational experience; Experience in cross-functional pharmaceutical development; In depth understanding of AZ PMF, IPOM and DMAIC Change Management processes.; Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global and regional environment; Proven Project management skills; Demonstrates operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning; Has in depth knowledge of GCP, AZ Procedural documents, as they pertain to Study delivery systems and processes; Demonstrates professionalism, diplomacy, mutual respect and the ability to manage/value diversity and cultural differences and promote productivity through encouragement
Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Study Delivery personnel; Study delivery team personnel; Clinical Development personnel; Study Site personnel; Regional Monitoring personnel; Other Skill Centres as appropriate
• External (to AZ): External service providers; Marketing Company personnel
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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 151,884.00 to 199,347.75.
AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.
In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.
This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.
In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.
This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.
