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Support Early Oncology Translational Medicine (EO-TM) activities in China, and ex-China Translational Medicine staff, on defined China-specific projects.  

Translational Medicine delivers programs in all phases of development and focuses on making measurements on human samples to understand why, and identify which, patients benefit from particular treatments, what doses and schedules of treatments to use and the mechanisms underlying the development of resistance to treatment. 

In EO studies Translational Medicine are responsible for the China biomarker strategy and implementation, which includes all exploratory analyses of clinical trial samples and prospective testing for trial recruitment where required. 

Reporting into China R&D and funded from global TM the role holder will support patient selection testing and translational science data generation through 3rd party commercial and academic laboratories. The role holder will work under the supervision of the Head of Translational Medicine China and with individual TM study leads on developing the China-specific options for biomarker testing and the implementation of testing via 3rd party laboratories. They will work with 3rd party laboratories to develop assay validation plans, closely monitor test quality, execute clinical data QC and will support adherence to China HGR regulations. They will also interface with other AZ China teams including PMB, Partners-of-Choice and China Medical Affairs, clinical project team, Biolab in Shanghai (PK, ADA), etc. 

The role holder is accountable for ensuring that all activities are delivered demonstrating behaviours and values aligned to AstraZeneca Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards and procedures, including compliant management of Budget, Safety, Health and Environment.  

Date Posted

23-6月-2021

Closing Date

01-8月-2021

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