Director Clinical Standards

Job Title: Director Clinical Standards

Career Level - F

Introduction to Role:
Are you ready to lead, manage, and develop a team of standards developers across multiple countries? As the Director of Clinical Standards, you will be responsible for developing the strategy for Clinical standards systems and technology solutions of data standards development and management for clinical project. This role requires a strategic mindset, management skills, and the ability to run and oversee large, complex projects. You will provide strategic direction for data standards development and governance, lead cross-functional teams of experts, and contribute to external industry standards and governance groups.

Accountabilities:
As the Director of Clinical Standards, you will be responsible for line leadership of staff locally and globally. You will define objectives and strategies for your team members and lead in one or many areas of clinical data standards. You will serve as a technical subject matter expert in one or many areas of clinical data standards, contributing to training and mentoring within and beyond the Biometrics function. You will also be responsible for defining and maintaining a robust governance framework and best practice for clinical data standards at AstraZeneca.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- BSc in Information Sciences, Mathematical, Statistical, Computer Science or Life Science or equivalent experience.
- Excellent clinical data standards and/or Data Management and/or Programming and/or Statistics experience in Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare and/or Clinical Drug/Medical Device Development.
- Experience developing and delivering end-to-end clinical data standards, including standards governance mechanisms.
- Strategic mindset and thinking with ability to translate strategy to operational execution.
- Proven organisational, people, and line management leadership skills with globally distributed teams.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Agile responsiveness to industry and business needs.

- Understanding of programming languages (eg, SAS, R, Java, Groovy, Spotfire, C/C++, VBA/VBS, .NET, Python, Pearl).
- Current knowledge of other technical and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
- Significant proven experience designing and implementing business processes.
- In depth knowledge of clinical trial processes.

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.

Ready to join our diverse team of the brightest minds as we seamlessly and inclusively work together? Apply now!

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AstraZeneca 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.