AdresWe're on an exciting journey, expanding our range of innovative compounds and studies with a robust pipeline ahead. This remarkable growth has created an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director Study Management (ADSM).
As a key leader at Acerta Pharma (part of the AstraZeneca Group), you will take on the role as a line manager. Your focus will be on leading the dynamic Clinical Operations team consisting of 1-15 Global Study Associates & Global Study Managers and building on their capabilities, and providing guidance to them.
Join our dedicated Haematology team, with an ambition to make an important contribution to the quality of life of patients suffering from a haematological malignancy.
In this global environment you will find more than enough personal development opportunities! If you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced atmosphere, possess a genuine passion for clinical trials, and enjoy the challenge of leading and nurturing talented teams, then this might be the ideal role for you!
Associate Director Study Management Haematology
Oss, Netherlands (3 days per week office based)
Full-time
Your challenge:
As our new ADSM you will be driving success through recruiting, retaining, leading and developing the team of Global Study Associates (GSA) and Global Study Managers (GSM). Your role is pivotal in proving direction, support and solutions to project and operational challenges, ensuring the seamless delivery of clinical trials.
You will ensure your team members are well-trained and operate in full compliance with ethical standards, company policies and established procedures. You oversee performance management by proving constructive feedback and recognizing achievements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What else will you be doing?
• Take an active role in defining and executing the vision and strategy for the Study Management and Operations (SMO), ensuring alignment with the broader Haematology Clinical Operations Vision & Strategy.
• Serve as a catalyst for change, making a positive impact at both local and global levels by promoting the widespread implementation of global initiatives, with a focus on process improvement. Demonstrate leadership excellence within the local Hub, guiding with proficiency and a commitment to AZ values..
What do you bring?
As an inspiring and proactive leader with strong clinical Study Management and coaching skills you know how to motivate and excel the team.
In addition you:
• Bring at least 5 years of project management experience in clinical research, within a global pharmaceutical company or CRO.
• Bring functional project management and/or managerial experience of a team of Clinical Operations professionals (for at least 3 years).
• Have both early phase and oncology experience (preference).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process.
• Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP principles.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language.
Expats
Candidates that will be considered for this role will already be working and living in the EU.
• For expat candidates we offer a good relocation package (including support for an application to the tax authorities for the 30% tax ruling).
• For expat candidates we offer an expat program, including a language course and the opportunity to learn more about the Dutch culture.
What do we offer you?
• A dynamic, innovative and international working environment. You are part of the development process of new drugs that can make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.
• The opportunity to further develop yourself, for example, into a position offering even more responsibility. International growth (within AstraZeneca) is also one of the possibilities.
• Good primary & secondary benefits including 8% holiday allowance, 25 holidays on a full-time basis plus office closure between X-mas and New Year + Good Friday.
• Collective pension with a fixed percentage personal contribution, bonus scheme.
• Personal budget which can be used for vitality, home office equipment, sustainability or personal development.
• Access to internal training and learning and development offerings.
• You can partly work from home (2 days per week on a full time base).
The Team
You will work in the Clinical Operations Team in Oss which consists of >30 experienced professionals in various roles. We work closely with AstraZeneca's Haematology Clinical Operations teams in Toronto (CAN), US, UK (Cambridge) and Spain (Barcelona). The culture in Oss is distinguished by an amiable ambiance, fostering a robust sense of teamwork and a collective eagerness to share knowledge and engage in mutual learning. We all work for the same purpose: to develop drugs that make a difference in patients' quality of life.
The team is looking forward to welcome new, energetic, experienced and inquisitive colleagues.
Acerta Pharma
At our international headquarters in Oss, the Netherlands, we are working to develop new treatment options for patients with specific types of blood cancer. Together with our colleagues of AstraZeneca in US, Canada, Spain and UK we are committed to innovative drug discovery and development, especially in the field of haematological oncology.
Acerta has received approval from both the US (FDA) and the European Regulator (EMA) for its small molecule BTK inhibitor for treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). In addition, AstraZeneca and Acerta Pharma are collaborating on a large number of other innovative medicines to treat haematological malignant diseases.
Apply:
If you have any questions about this vacancy, our Recruitment Team, Caroline van Oppen, Karin Raadschelders can be reached at info@werkenbijacertapharma.nl or by phone on +31(0)85 - 047 0244.
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.
