Job Description

Job Title: Director Data Management - External Data OperationsCareer Level - FIntroduction to Role:
Join us at AstraZeneca as a Director DM - External Data Operations, where you will be a part of the Data Management Leadership Team. This role requires a focus on innovation and the reduction of timelines, working closely with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to ensure the novel delivery of clinical trials using AZ systems and processes. You will also be responsible for the effective delivery of all third-party vendors, ensuring quality and adherence to KPIs.Accountabilities:
As a Director, you will work with cross-functional colleagues across Clinical Operations, TA aligned Biometrics and other R&D departments. You will lead specific areas of expertise within CDM with little/no direction from the Executive/Senior Director, CDM. Your role will involve driving innovation in data standards, enhancing processes, external data acquisition and seeking opportunities to reduce timelines in the execution of clinical trials. You will also be responsible for developing metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the external data strategy and make data-driven decisions.Essential Skills/Experience:
- Degree(s) in business and/or life sciences, or equivalent.
- Minimum 14 - 16 years proven experience of excellent management of several parallel projects in a matrix environment in the pharmaceutical/medical/healthcare industry.
- Ability to understand business strategy and goals and generate new strategic options.
- Solid understanding of clinical trials\' methodology, GxP, and medical terminology.
- Extensive experience of managing vendors, budgets, timelines and risks.
- High attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset.
- Experience in working with senior managers - strong strategic influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills, including the ability to solve problems that involve many decision makers, and develop multiple options/recommendations.
- Extensive networking skills, ability to interact widely and effectively both within the company (on both an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary basis) and externally.- Knowledge of Data Management, Programming, Statistics or Information Practice.
- Recognized expertise in one or more of the following areas: communication, capacity, recruitment, training, budget, business performance information, quality/compliance.
- Thrives in a fast-paced work environment, comfortable with complexity and uncertainty at times, dedication to deliver outcomes and motivated by the opportunity to rethink our approach to healthcare.
- PMP/PRINCE2 certification, or equivalent.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's Oncology R&D department, we push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine and transform the lives of patients living with cancer. We are a science-based, leading and decisive Oncology enterprise united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, there are many opportunities to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what's next. We foster a mindset of courage, where everyone is empowered to step up, innovate and work at pace. We lead through true collaboration, building collective wisdom by giving everyone a chance to input. It's science with an impact-making a difference for patients and people around the world.Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death!Date Posted 30-Jul-2024Closing Date 08-Aug-2024AstraZeneca 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.

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