Do you have expertise in start-up clinical trials, leadership capabilities and a passion for transforming patient outcomes through cutting-edge science? Would you like to apply your leadership and scientific expertise to impact lives globally 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 biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in four therapy areas – Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM); Respiratory & Immunology (R&I); and Rare Disease.

At AstraZeneca Australia, we have been working to deliver the best value to patients for more than 60 years, and we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Driven by courage, curiosity, and collaboration, we empower bold decisions and smart risks that shape our Oncology pipeline. This pivotal role spans oncology, haematology, and cell therapy, with four innovative therapies in development poised to make a significant global impact for patients.

What you’ll do

This is a maximum 12-month initial contract, available to candidates seeking either 0.8 FTE or full-time (1.0 FTE) employment.

As the Oncology Study Start-Up Associate Director, you'll spearhead the Oncology Site Management and Monitoring Study Start-Up team, ensuring the seamless execution of site start-up activities for oncology studies. Your leadership will drive cross-functional collaboration, optimise resource utilisation, and establish a best-in-class activation delivery focused on quality, efficiency, and expediency.

You'll embed consistent ways of working across the Study Start-Up group, building capabilities and potentially leading Local Study Teams at the country level to deliver committed components of oncology clinical studies.

Main Accountabilities

• Leading the Oncology Site Management and Monitoring Enablement Team to deliver Study Start Up, Finance and Study Support across oncology studies. 

• Leading the Study Start-Up team to execute the delivery of site start up activities for oncology studies, to ensure optimal resource utilisation and driving a best in class activation delivery focused on quality, efficiency and expediency.

• Works with Directors within SM&M to support capacity management, achieve accurate resource forecasting, analysis, and solution building to efficiently and flexibly resource study delivery.

• Recruitment, retention, development and performance management of the team(s) or direct reports.

• Contribute to the strategy and oversight of the portfolio.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in medical or biological science, or related subject or equivalent qualifications or experience.

• Five or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry working with the delivery of clinical studies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial operational study activation processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Leadership Capabilities.

Desirable for the role

• Line management experience.

• Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators.

• Proven leadership promoting motivation and empowerment of others to accomplish individual, team, and organizational objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets, and project initiatives in a global and regional context.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next!

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Visit our website: www.astrazeneca.com.au

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers  to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse, and inclusive environment.

We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this Form.

Date Posted

07-July-2025

Closing Date

20-July-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.