Astrazeneca
Biopharmaceutical
ClinicalQualityAssociateDirector
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“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.
Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Decision Making; Effective Issue Management
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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