EVIDENCE DELIVERY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Introduction to Role.
Join our BioPharmaceuticals Medical (BPM) team, where we ensure the best patient outcomes by providing healthcare decision-makers around the world with the evidence and confidence they need on AstraZeneca (AZ) therapies.
We are looking for an Evidence Delivery Director (EDD) who will be responsible for the operational planning, delivery, oversight, and budget management of company-sponsored studies and/or externally sponsored studies and/or Early Access Programs.
This is a unique opportunity to align our diverse areas to meet needs and influence strategies, connecting different groups across the enterprise - from Research & Development to Market Access.
Accountabilities.
As an EDD, you will manage study Governance processes, cross-functional internal and external stakeholders, finance management, overall project management to deliver according to cost, time and quality, risk management, quality management, study compliance, team leadership and team resource management.
Essential Skills/Experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required preferably in medical or biological science or equivalent by experience.
- Extensive pharmaceutical industry/CRO experience within clinical study/research project delivery, drug development process and relevant guidelines, for example GCP/ICH.
- Project Management qualification or demonstration of project management skills including scope, budget, timeline, resource management and use of associated tools.
- Scientific awareness and extensive knowledge of observational study guidelines and SOPs.
- Extensive knowledge of early and late stage Pharmaceutical Development.
- Ability to effectively work with Clinical Research Organisations/External Providers.
- Proven ability to interact widely and effectively within the company across regions, functions and cultures.
- Experience and knowledge within compliant management of Externally Sponsored Scientific Research.
- Persuasive communicator in English with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Open to periods of travel.
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.
Why AstraZeneca? AstraZeneca is a place where scientific knowledge meets business acumen.
We are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, shaping the future of Healthcare.
We provide medical leadership across the whole product lifecycle - from advising on Research & Development investment decisions, to leading pre-launch scientific efforts and accelerating evidence-based healthcare changes in the real world.
We are networkers and influencers by nature.
In our role as scientific ambassadors, we thrive on working with people internally and externally.
The patient is at the heart of everything we do.
Our teamwork sets us apart and keeps us leading the way.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today! AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.