Director, Study Management (Oncology) - 12 month secondment/fixed term

About AstraZeneca:

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

 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. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

AstraZeneca Poland:

Headquartered in Warsaw, we’ve been recognized as Top Employer for last couple of years. Our collaborative work environment fosters knowledge-sharing, decision-making, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our employees have the opportunity to work across teams, functions, and even the globe. With a commitment to sustainability, we’re working towards making a meaningful impact where society needs it — health. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected, each impacting the others.

Our dynamic culture truly sets us apart. We support our people every day, focusing on three priorities: employee growth & development, health & wellbeing, and cultivating a vibrant, engaged and energized workplace. Through practical tools, resources, inspiring learning opportunities, and health and wellness support, we are helping our people thrive at work and beyond.

Our Oncology Research and Development Team:

Oncology is driven by speed. Here you will be backed by leadership and empowered at every level to prioritize and make bold moves. Our pioneering approach is identifying and treating patients earlier, focusing on early stage cancer trials and listening and evolving based on their needs.

Join a dedicated Oncology team that’s growing fast and building a strong track record of success. We make bold moves at the cutting-edge. Transforming molecules to change the practice of medicine.  

What you’ll do:

• Recruit and retain Study Management and Operations personnel

• Allocate appropriately skilled Study Management and Operations personnel to study delivery teams to ensure delivery of clinical studies to time, budget and quality standards in accordance with clinical performance targets

• Provide expertise and direction to support direct reports with proactive problem/risk identification, solution building and issues resolution to facilitate achievement of objectives on time and to appropriate quality.

• Provide a quality review of deliverables of direct reports.

• Act as first line support for GCP and AZ processes

• As change agents, you drive consistent implementation of globally agreed Clinical Operations and Clinical Development strategies including process and technology related to the delivery of studies.

• Promote and encourage innovation and creativity

• Work with Hub Directors and Managers to support Capacity Management, achieving accurate resource forecasting, analysis and solution building to efficiently and flexibly resource study teams

• Promote and create opportunities for skills development for staff within the projects, drug and non-drug

• Contribute to business strategy and streamlining of processes for drug/non drug project or departmental activities.

• Contribute actively to hub leadership

• Lead and support change by encouraging and supporting a diversity of solutions that are value demonstrated

• Promote and encourage communication within and across Hubs and Clinical Operations

• Role model and embed a performance driven culture and values

• Perform performance management, performance assessment, and provide reward proposals for direct reports

• Ensure personnel have been trained and wok within compliance of ethics, company policies and standard procedures

Essentials for the role:

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

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

• Line management experience preferred

• An understanding of the therapeutic areas related to AstraZeneca’s products

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process

Skills and Capabilities:

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

• Leads change with a positive approach to the challenges of change for self, team and the business.

• Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and make valuable contributions to the business

• Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.

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

• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

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

Leadership Capabilities:

• Commitment to Customers and Integrity

• Acts Decisively

• Drives accountability

• Develops People and Organization

• Works Collaboratively

Why AstraZeneca?

This is the place to make a meaningful impact – on patients’ lives and your personal growth. It’s both rewarding and inspiring, and it’s what keeps us motivated every day.

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

Date Posted

05-wrz-2025

Closing Date

12-wrz-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.