Director Study Leader, Cell Therapy

Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D division, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying, and even curing some of the world's most sophisticated diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.Position SummaryThe Director Study Leader, Cell Therapy delivers a single or several smaller Cell Therapy development programs or leads multiple Cell Therapy studies or single complex / novel studies such as platform, basket. The exact accountabilities will differ depending on the nature of the clinical studies or program. You will report to the Sr. Director Group Leader, Cell Therapy or equivalent.The Director Study Leader, Cell Therapy may provide authoritative input to other non-drug programs and process improvement projects.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesMay have 5 direct / indirect reportsResponsibilitiesProvide guide clinical operational input into project or study level documents and may lead the delivery of study documents.With oversight from the Clinical Program Director, Cell Therapy may lead and deliver outstanding and operational options for review at Investment Decision Governance interactions.Lead the delivery of the clinical study(s) or program(s) from concept to final CSR and through to study closed and archived to agreed budget, time, project standards, quality and scientific standardsLead and optimize the performance of study delivery teams ensuring GCP compliance, including provision of and accurate performance feedback for study team members to the appropriate AZ manager or CRO representativeAccountable for overall study or program deliverables, maintaining oversight throughout the life of the study or program.Implement agreed study level process and technology for assigned Cell Therapy clinical studies.Lead risk management / mitigation plans to ensure delivery to quality, budget and time and raise issues to partnersProvide input to forecasting and management of study delivery costs, resource, and timelinesAccountable for the quality of study / program planning information into relevant planning systems (e.g, PLANIT) in collaboration with counterpart in relevant therapeutic areaMay guide the Study Team in the development of outsourcing specifications and vendor selection.Provision to procurement clear specifications for study or program specific outsourcingPerform review and operational approval of study or program specific contracts or work ordersResponsible for oversight of CROs and other clinically outsourced third-party vendorsCommunicate study level reports and status updates for assigned Cell Therapy studies, including progress issuesLead risk management and quality efforts to ensure study compliance and inspection readiness for apheresis and cell therapy infusion activitiesMay lead the study delivery related activities associated with regulatory inspections / audits in liaison with Clinical QA for apheresis and cell therapy infusion activitiesContribute to operational interactions with external entities including regulatory agencies, preferred partners / suppliers, and external collaboratorsBe responsible for the submission of trial-rcruciald essential documents to the Trial Master File, maintenance and final closeout.Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree in related field in medical or biological science Must have at least 10 years drug development experience demonstrated in multiple roles and 5 years of experience leading studies / programs in clinical development. Minimum 3 years of direct Cell Therapy experienceRequired Skills : Extensive knowledge of the clinical drug development processExperience leading delivery through internal and external organizations.Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP principlesExperience in selection and oversight of external providers and development / providing clear requirements of contractsExperience in variety of academic / CRO / Sponsor organizations and countriesExperience of early phase clinical delivery and in autologous or allogeneic therapies in oncologyWhen we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to encourage 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.The annual base salary for this position ranges from $126,805 to $212,000. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related experience. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and we reserve the right to modify base salary (and any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.Why AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, groundbreaking powerful methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.So, what’s next! Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.Where can I find out more?Check out our landing page for more information on our BPD group  Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram Date Posted06-Jan-2025Closing DateOur mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments / accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments / accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.SummaryLocation : US - Gaithersburg - MD; US - San Francisco - CAType : Full time

Salary : $126,805 - $212,000