Astrazeneca

Biopharmaceutical

ClinicalQualityAssociateDirector

$1200–1800k ~AI est. South Africa FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Clinical Quality Associate Director at Astrazeneca. Skills: Clinical Quality, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management. Maintain quality standards. Develop quality standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality clinical research; Drive quality improvements; Drive process improvements; Assess compliance issues; Implement effective solutions; Address compliance risks; Deliver shared goals

Industry & Context.

Biopharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Decision Making; Effective Issue Management

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel nationally/internationally, Valid driving license

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Fluency in written & spoken English, Act with Integrity & high ethical standards, Effectively lead a team, Demonstrates cultural awareness, Valid driving license

Nice to Have

Learning Agility, Financial, Technology & Process Competency, Ability to travel nationally/internationally

What You'll Do.

Maintain quality standards

Develop quality standards

Communicate quality standards

Coordinate training needs

Advise on process matters

Identify improvement opportunities

Pursue improvement opportunities

Develop procedural documents

Implement procedural documents

Oversee procedural documents

Ensure up-to-date knowledge

Support audit activities

Support inspection activities

Serve as contact for auditors

Serve as contact for inspectors

Assist in planning QC activities

Assist in executing QC activities

Apply risk management principles

Assess compliance issues

Implement effective solutions

Stay informed about compliance

Liaise with Quality Assurance

Participate in Clinical Quality Network

Contribute to shared goals

Contribute to best practices

Advise on procedural frameworks

Advise on international guidelines

Advise on industry standards

Advise on local regulations

Provide updates on regulations

Ensure teams are aware of changes

Support management in planning QC

Support management in executing QC

Offer expert guidance

Address quality concerns

Resolve quality concerns

Assist teams with audit preparation

Assist teams with inspection preparation

Assist teams with response activities

Ensure readiness for audits

Ensure readiness for inspections

Ensure effective follow-up

Advise on resolving findings

Assist with implementing corrective actions

Facilitate knowledge sharing

Communicate audit learnings

Communicate inspection learnings

Cascade global insights

Cascade regional insights

Oversee country-level risk management

Identify mitigation actions

Support mitigation actions

Evaluate misconduct cases

Manage misconduct cases

Liaise with Regional Director

Identify training needs

Support global procedure implementation

Support global system implementation

Provide feedback on documents

Deliver local training

Collect user questions

Escalate user questions

Liaise with subject matter expert

Lead system implementation

Contribute to system implementation

Oversee document development

Oversee document maintenance

Oversee document training

Oversee document archiving

Ensure alignment with global processes

Ensure alignment with ICH-GCP

Ensure alignment with local regulations

Act as primary local interface

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Local SMM leadership; Regional Director; Key regional networks; Key global networks; Local management team; Regional CQAD network

Communication Scope

Training facilitation; Workshop facilitation

Full Job Description

_Do you have expertise in, and passion for science working in the Clinical Team creating value for our patients? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!_ **ABOUT ASTRAZENECA** AstraZeneca is a global, global, science-led, patient-focused Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There is 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. Our strategic priorities reflect how we are working to deliver our strategy and achieve our Purpose. As a workforce, we are the catalyst for our values: we are entrepreneurial; we do the right thing; we play to win; we put patients first and we follow the science. As a company we appreciate and take great pride in each team member where every person is brought together through shared values, that underpins a shared purpose. There is no better place to feel inspired and energised. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and crafting the patient ecosystem. 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. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in international markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized. **ABOUT THE CLINICAL TEAM** You will join a collaborative, patient-focused team dr

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