Third-Party Lab Manager

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in medical research? Human Biological Samples (HBS) are the cornerstone of groundbreaking treatments and diagnostics. As a Third-Party Lab Manager (TPLM), you'll oversee the operational contracting activities for Third Party Labs (TPL) using HBS in exploratory testing. Your expertise will ensure that every clinical trial is supported by high-quality, compliant analysis, driving scientific and operational success.

Accountabilities:
- Ensure AZ contracted analysis using HBS meets scientific and operational needs with high quality and compliance.
- Develop TPL Scope of Work (SOW) and manage operational aspects, including PO tracking, data transfers, and risk management.
- Create and maintain documentation such as vendor communication plans, monitoring plans, and QC plans.
- Contribute to study-specific documentation like Clinical Study Protocols and Sample Lifecycle plans.
- Monitor TPL operations throughout the contract lifecycle, including amendments and closure.
- Track centrally located HBS using GlobalCode and other tools.
- Report operational activities to key stakeholders regularly.
- Oversee TPL data transfers and resolve queries.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) and Procurement on related activities.
- Engage in specific tasks across PMB as needed.
- Contribute to process development and automation technology deployment.
- Stay informed on trends, best practices, and regulations in laboratory information management.
- Ensure compliance with GCP, HGR, and country-specific regulations.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Experience with managing and negotiating Research and Development specific contracts.
- Degree (or relevant equivalent qualification) in relevant area, or relevant equivalent industry experience.
- Fluent in English as the AstraZeneca working language.
- A clear demonstration of behaviours of Truth seeking rather than success seeking.
- Agile responsiveness to scientific data.
- Embracing of peer review.
- Problem solver.
- Demonstration of the AZ values.
- Stakeholder management.
- Project management.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Clinical Laboratory scientific experience.
- Experience in more than one company or country.
- Proven experience in contributing to operational deployment of clinical laboratory testing.
- Proven experience in oversight of external partners, especially clinical laboratory service providers.

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 are driven by a vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our team is dedicated to pioneering new frontiers in Oncology, fusing cutting-edge science with technology to achieve breakthroughs. With a robust pipeline backed by investment, we aim to deliver six new molecular entities by 2025. Here, courage, curiosity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Empowered to lead at every level, we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes. Join us and be part of a community committed to improving millions of lives.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

Date Posted

03-jul-2025

Closing Date

16-jul-2025

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.