AstraZeneca

Manager, Evidence Project Management

AstraZeneca$109K — $143K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in medical or biological science
  • Strong knowledge of clinical study processes and GCP/ICH guidelines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team-oriented with a flexible approach to work
  • Ability to proactively identify risks and implement mitigations
  • Proven project coordination skills and capability to set priorities within projects
  • Experience collaborating with Clinical Research Organizations and external partners

Responsibilities

  • Support operational delivery of evidence studies, ensuring compliance with time, cost, and quality benchmarks
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to gain expertise in study delivery
  • Drive continuous improvement in project management processes
  • Act as the primary contact for study guidelines and standards
  • For Manager II, lead complex clinical studies and enhance global team efficiencies
  • Mentor junior staff and foster a high-performance culture
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across regions

Benefits

  • Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity
  • Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program
  • Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program
  • Four weeks of paid vacation annually
  • Annual Personal Days
  • Contract Benefits Program for Fixed Term positions
Full Job Description
Are you ready to make bold moves in the fast-paced world of Oncology? Join our Medical Evidence Delivery Team, where we push the boundaries of science to transform the lives of patients living with cancer. As a Manager in Evidence Project Management, you'll play a pivotal role in generating evidence to build confidence in AstraZeneca therapies and provide access to life-changing treatments for patients in need. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, you'll have the opportunity to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what's next. **Accountabilities:** As a Manager, Evidence Project Management, you'll support the Associate Director in the operational delivery and oversight of company-sponsored evidence studies, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality standards. Working with partners inside and outside the organization, you will develop expertise in study delivery. This role gives to continuous improvement. You will also serve as a point of contact for guidelines. For Manager II, you'll take on increased responsibility, leading complex clinical studies and driving improvements across global teams. **Essential Skills/Experience:** - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in medical or biological science - Solid knowledge coupled with familiarity of the clinical study and drug development processes, GCP/ICH guidelines - Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as confirmed collaboration and influencing skills - Team oriented and flexible; ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and opportunities - Proactively identify risks and possible mitigations - Demonstration of excellent project coordination abilities - Validated capability to collaborate as well as work independently - Demonstrated ability to set and lead workload priorities, resources, performance targets and initiatives for projects within area of impact - Capacity to recognize and advocate for more efficient and effective methods/processes whilst operating with required policies and regulations - Ability to effectively work alongside Clinical Research Organizations/External Providers - Proven track record to interact widely and effectively within the company across regions, functions and cultures - Willingness for sharing knowledge and being a mentor to colleagues working at CL D or C - Ability to run contending priorities **Additionally for Manager II:** - Demonstrated ability in the Biotech, Pharma, or CRO industry or equivalent. - Strong project management skills. Experience in start-up phases is required. - Deep understanding of data sources, clinical systems, and vendor management, capable of driving improvements. Strategic attitude, with the ability to supply to the broader clinical study strategy. - Consistent record to mentor and develop junior staff, driving a high-performance culture - Holds sophisticated project management qualifications and skills. - Extensive awareness and ability to identify and implement essential changes. Capable of proposing and leading improvement initiatives. - Contributes to the development and understanding of broader strategic goals. - Makes independent decisions while maintaining alignment with the Study Leader. - Accomplishes tasks with strategic awareness and in coordination with the Study Leader. - Experienced in budget management, as directed by the Study Leader. - Experienced in establishing and sustaining productive working connections with internal and external partners. - Experience working in outsourced models studies with different CROs, desirable previous experience working in Oncology Business Unit (OBU). - Experience in process improvement initiatives or organizational change management. - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external collaborators. **Desirable Skills/Experience:** - Advanced degree in medical or biological sciences or field associated with clinical research **For Manager II role:** - Project Management certification Annual base salary for this position ranges from 109,148.80 to 143,257.80. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances. In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks' paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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