Returnship Programme

At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. You may not feel you’re at the front line of research but your role in changing patients’ lives is critical.  Our mission is ambitious, and it takes the skills of a collaborative team to really deliver on what science can do and to always put patients first. Working at AstraZeneca we believe in the potential of our people and our commitment to develop our people beyond what was thought possible.

We would like to invite you to be part of our Returnship Programme within Global Clinical Solutions (GCS). In Global Clinical Solutions (GCS) we support clinical processes and systems/tools by providing centralized services enabling clinical trials efficient and successful conduct. This Programme has been created to help you to get back to work after a career gap or to switch your professional path. You will bring your previous experience and skills and we will guide you in learning new skills.

Do you have a gap in your career and would like to get back to work? Or you would like to explore a completely different career path? Are you concerned if you are a good fit? Then this may be just the right opportunity for you.

The Programme is designed with an initial 6-month period so you can familiarize yourself with the GCS systems and processes, as well as take on your own projects and responsibilities.

You will cooperate with business stakeholders across the world in our Teams, working on the following tasks:

• Deliver GCS services across drug projects
• Set up and maintain clinical systems/tools and data in partnership with Study Teams and external partners to appropriate standards, completeness, quality and consistency
• Support life cycle management and business continuity for clinical processes, systems/tools, standards, procedural documentation and training materials,
• Provide support to user communities including
  • conducting relevant process/system/tool trainings
  • facilitating knowledge sharing
  • establishing of best practice
  • ensuring effective communication
  • performing validation and testing of processes and systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects

Essential Requirements:

• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Substantial previous professional experience, regardless of area and industry
• Positive mindset and can-do approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn quickly
• Teamwork oriented approach
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Willingness to develop in Global Clinical Solutions

Desirable Requirements:

• University degree
• Exposure to multicultural environment
• Project Management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Experience in working with IT systems
• Experience in system testing/validation

What do we offer?

• Employment contract with attractive salary and benefit package (Multisport card, lunch card, medical and life insurance)
• Comprehensive training on GCS processes and systems
• Smooth entry into GCS area
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Opportunity to work and develop within a growing pharmaceutical company
• Modern and comfortable office with a great social area

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.