AstraZeneca
AssociateDirector,GlobalClinicalSolutions(18-monthsecondment/FTC)
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“Associate Director, Global Clinical Solutions (18-month secondment/FTC) at AstraZeneca. Skills: Clinical Process Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement. Lead lifecycle management. Drive continuous improvement”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure needs are met; Enable optimal end-to-end delivery; Deliver documentation meeting requirements; Address customer requirements; Deliver GCS services; Build long term business success
Industry & Context.
Problem solve
3 days per week from office
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years pharmaceutical industry experience, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Demonstrated project management expertise, Capabilities to manage through change, Experience working with third party suppliers, Excellent knowledge of English, Business communication skills, Stakeholder management skills, Presentation skills, Influencing skills, Negotiation skills, Conflict management skills, Organisational skills, Interpersonal skills, Ability to problem solve, Knowledge transfer ability
Nice to Have
Extensive experience of Quality Systems, Extensive experience in Drug Development, Comprehensive knowledge of ICH/GCP, Experience working in a global organisation, Experience of Line management, Experience driving performance, Ability to set priorities, Ability to manage resources, Ability to manage performance targets, Ability to manage project initiatives, Experience managing ambiguity
What You'll Do.
Lead lifecycle management
Drive continuous improvement
Manage projects and processes
Contribute to initiatives
Align activities to objectives
Balance lifecycle value
Communicate information effectively
Provide high-quality training
Develop allocated area
Implement allocated area
Maintain allocated area
Apply AstraZeneca methodology
Enforce project standards
Ensure delivery of documentation
Understand customer requirements
Prioritise customer needs
Address customer needs
Prioritise needs and resources
Monitor key performance indicators
Inform process improvements
Input to cross-functional improvements
Track risk management systems
Oversee risk management systems
Track quality management systems
Oversee quality management systems
Escalate risks to leadership
Escalate issues to leadership
Support audit planning
Support inspection planning
Prepare for inspections
Deliver Corrective Actions
Deliver Preventive Actions
Monitor market trends
Provide strategic advice
Build long term business success
Contribute to team development
Manage team performance
Equip individuals with skills
Provide real-time mentoring
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal customers; External customers; Stakeholders; GCS Leadership; Key stakeholders; Functional groups; Governance Teams
Communication Scope
Business communication; Stakeholder communication; Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Project management expertise, Deliver to time, Deliver to costs, Deliver to quality
Full Job Description
**Associate Director, Global Clinical Solutions (18-month secondment/FTC)** **Location: Warsaw** **Hybrid Model: 3 days per week from office** Global Clinical Solutions (GCS) drives the delivery of services and technology for AstraZeneca for its internal and external stakeholders. The Associate Director, GCS is responsible for the leadership, lifecycle management and continuous improvement of a specific Clinical process, system, or service. Working collaboratively with internal and external customers and stakeholders to ensure needs are met and to enable optimal end-to-end delivery of clinical studies. Individuals in this job are assigned one or more roles relating to systems and services owned by GCS. These roles include (but may not be limited to) Solution Implementation Lead, Team Leader, Project Manager, Business Process/Procedure Owner and Business Improvement Manager. All Associate Directors lead and manage projects, processes and/or people as needed and contribute to study level, functional and regional initiatives. Individuals must have a working knowledge of all services in GCS and some knowledge of the system interdependencies and the remit/goals of GCS. The Associate Director must be able to use relevant planning tools to align activities to relevant objectives. In addition, they must be able to balance the total lifecycle value, costs, risks, and quality to contribute effectively to risk management evaluation within their own area. The Associate Director is accountable for the effective and timely communication of information, and for the provision of high-quality training as appropriate for new people on operational processes, systems, and central services in GCS. They lead and drive continuous improvement and innovation via industry-leading projects in line with the Development Operations business objectives. **Accountabilities** : * Accountable for project and/ or line management for a given area in GCS Responsible for the design, development, imple
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