Clinical Supply Associate (12 months fixed term / secondment)

About AstraZeneca:

Every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. You may not feel you’re at the frontline of research but your role in changing patients’ lives is critical.  Our mission is ambitious, and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do and to always put patients first. Working at AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and our commitment to develop our people beyond what was thought possible.

Introduction to role:

The Clinical Supply Associate (CSA) works across various Clinical Manufacturing & Supply teams with task-based activities to ensure the delivery of clinical material and associated information to meet the agreed Clinical demand. The CSA follows SHE and GMP standards and is personally accountable for these areas within their own work plans. Once fully trained, experienced, and signed off in any GMP activity the individual is then able to carry out the GMP work associated with the role and can act as Trainer/Mentor.  The Clinical Supply Associate role covers parts of the clinical study lifespan, across all phases of the drug development lifecycle, covering small and large molecule drug products.

This job function, the following summarize key result areas, specific accountabilities and / or tasks, etc. associated with this job title. Depending on which team the individual works in, the typical tasks may include any for the following:

• Manage Temperature Excursions

• Manage the Pack Order Process

• Manage Product Quality Complaints in the Events Quality Vault and sample returns

• Manage the Purchase Order process in the Coupa system to support projects, including interaction with external suppliers, and including coordinating delivery of some clinical materials through to GMP release

• Perform IRT User Acceptance Testing e.g., IRT systems, Smart Supplies and other Enterprise systems

• Perform eTMF management tasks and QC checks

• Facilitate/ lead/support Continuous Improvement activities

• Provision of metric data, etc.

• Work in collaboration with and support Clinical Supply Program Leads, Study Leads, Planners and External Study Managers

• Deviation facilitation/leadership

• Design, maintain and document business sub-processes, including creation of Standard Work Instructions and SOP updates

Typical Accountabilities

Safety, Health and Environment

• Contribute to improving SHE performance, proactively identifying SHE hazards and take appropriate actions

Compliance and Ethical Conduct

• Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role. Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Ethics and supporting Policies and Standards on time. Report potential issues of non-compliance.

• Ensure and monitor compliance by team members and third parties by (a) positively reinforcing the Code of Conduct and all relevant AstraZeneca Policies and Standards, (b) ensuring completion of all required training, (c) fostering a culture of openness in which employees are comfortable raising questions or concerns, and (d) immediately addressing and reporting, as appropriate, instances of non-compliance

Delivery / Supply

• Ensuring customer service is always considered

• On time, in full (OTIF) delivery of goods and services from external suppliers to underpin successful delivery of CM&S projects

Cost

• Promoting a cost conscious environment to enable effective cost management

Lean & Agile Culture / Standardized ways of working

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance to approved and established processes and procedures
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Essential skill/experience:

• Degree and/or Masters in a scientific discipline or supply chain management

• Proven track record of critical thinking under pressure

• Thrives in a process orientated workplace, on task-based activities and with a focus on the customer/patient.

• Comfortable in a high paced and agile environment

• Excellent communication and numeracy skills

Desirable skill/experience:

• A supply chain management ambition

• Excellent aptitude for digital systems and an active interest in GenAI

Date Posted

27-sty-2026

Closing Date

09-lut-2026

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.