Are you motivated by building positive collaborations with partners? Do you love leading and advising on clinical studies? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca:

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

 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. There’s 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.

AstraZeneca Canada

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, we’ve been recognized as one of Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for 7 straight years. Our collaborative work environment fosters knowledge-sharing, decision-making, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our employees have the opportunity to work across teams, functions, and even the globe. With a commitment to sustainability, we’re working towards making a meaningful impact where society needs it — health. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected, each impacting the others.

Our dynamic culture truly sets us apart. We support our people every day, focusing on three priorities: employee growth & development, health & wellbeing, and cultivating a vibrant, engaged and energized workplace. Through practical tools, resources, inspiring learning opportunities, and health and wellness support, we are helping our people thrive at work and beyond.

Our Biopharmaceuticals Research and Development Team

Join the team unlocking the power of what science can do. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world’s most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world.

Thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment.

What you’ll do:

• Act as the subject lead on site management processes, responsible for positively managing clinical sites from stie selection to site closure

• Build positive relationships with site partners through site selection, patient recruitment, training on AZ protocols, SOPs, clinical guidelines, and data collection, site visits and site closures

• Influence and facilitate site documentation collection for timely initiation of sites and to maximize the recruitment period to deliver clinical studies to plan

• Lead strategies for patient recruitment to meet recruitment targets

• Share knowledge and coach new CRA's on technical skills and positively impact the development of the regional territory including progressing valued relationships with investigators and sharing this information within AZ to enhance customer experiences

• Ensure accuracy of patient data by verifying source data, ensuring timely reporting of Serious Adverse Event's, handling of study-drug supplies and overall management of the Investigator Study File (ISF); completes audit reports and ensures follow-up issues are completed by deadlines

• Actively identifies study-related issues and elevates issues as appropriate.

• Collect Customer Insights from investigative sites with documentation in appropriate systems

• Report site and patient level information accurately in AstraZeneca clinical trial management systems within specified timelines

• Ensure optimal management of time and expenses in support of the business

• Ensure compliance with AstraZeneca's Code of Conduct and company policies and procedures relating to people, finance, technology, security and SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)

• Identify or follow-up on potential new sites and develop inexperienced sites within territory for future studies by collaborating with Commercial representatives in the territory

• Participate in customer planning initiatives for key customers in territory

• Assist with planning and delivery of Regional meetings

• Be responsible for collecting and reporting Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and SOPs

• As Local Study Team Representative, you will:

  • Build and maintain the study summary sheet with input from Local Study Team colleagues

  • Attend team meetings, presenting feedback from the monitoring team on study specific issues for Local Study Team consideration, and disseminating information to CRA’s via email updates and teleconferences (as needed); you may attend and present at the Investigator Meeting

  • Communicate issues and risks affecting study deliverables to Manager, Clinical Research Associate (M,CRA)/Local Study Manager (LSM) for communication to the global team

  • Collaborate with Manager - CRA, LSM to identify potential risks to Data Base Lock, review unresolved/outlier data, Source Data Verification and Data Query reports, provide status update and follow-up requirements to assigned CRA and Manager – CRA including advising on the risk management plan

Essentials for the role:

• University degree or College diploma (professional accreditation) in Health Sciences field

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in clinical research role

• Previous Respiratory and/or Cardiovascular experience considered an asset

• Ability to work independently and handle fluctuating workloads

• Professional collaboration skills, adept at influencing others and excellent communication skills

• Detail savvy with excellent critical thinking skills

• Possess a valid driver's license

• Ability to travel overnight, work from home and available to work flexible hours

Why AstraZeneca?

This is the place to make a meaningful impact – on patients’ lives and your personal growth. It’s both rewarding and inspiring, and it’s what keeps us motivated every day.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 7 years:https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-astrazeneca-canada

• Learn more about our culture:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genarestivo_greatpeople-greatplacetowork-topemployers2020-activity-6608742174811049985-N-8G

• Browse AstraZeneca's YouTube channel to find out more about us: https://www.youtube.com/user/astrazeneca

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

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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.