Manager, Evidence Project Management
About The Position
At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe. Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. Are you ready to make bold moves in the fast-paced world of Oncology? Join our Medical Evidence Delivery Team, where we push the boundaries of science to transform the lives of patients living with cancer. As a Manager in Evidence Project Management, you'll play a pivotal role in generating evidence to build confidence in AstraZeneca therapies and provide access to life-changing treatments for patients in need. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, you'll have the opportunity to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what's next.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in medical or biological science
- Solid knowledge coupled with familiarity of the clinical study and drug development processes, GCP/ICH guidelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as confirmed collaboration and influencing skills
- Team oriented and flexible; ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and opportunities
- Proactively identify risks and possible mitigations
- Demonstration of excellent project coordination abilities
- Validated capability to collaborate as well as work independently
- Demonstrated ability to set and lead workload priorities, resources, performance targets and initiatives for projects within area of impact
- Capacity to recognize and advocate for more efficient and effective methods/processes whilst operating with required policies and regulations
- Ability to effectively work alongside Clinical Research Organizations/External Providers
- Proven track record to interact widely and effectively within the company across regions, functions and cultures
- Willingness for sharing knowledge and being a mentor to colleagues working at CL D or C
- Ability to run contending priorities
- Demonstrated ability in the Biotech, Pharma, or CRO industry or equivalent (for Manager II)
- Strong project management skills (for Manager II)
- Experience in start-up phases is required (for Manager II)
- Deep understanding of data sources, clinical systems, and vendor management, capable of driving improvements (for Manager II)
- Strategic attitude, with the ability to supply to the broader clinical study strategy (for Manager II)
- Consistent record to mentor and develop junior staff, driving a high-performance culture (for Manager II)
- Holds sophisticated project management qualifications and skills (for Manager II)
- Extensive awareness and ability to identify and implement essential changes (for Manager II)
- Capable of proposing and leading improvement initiatives (for Manager II)
- Contributes to the development and understanding of broader strategic goals (for Manager II)
- Makes independent decisions while maintaining alignment with the Study Leader (for Manager II)
- Accomplishes tasks with strategic awareness and in coordination with the Study Leader (for Manager II)
- Experienced in budget management, as directed by the Study Leader (for Manager II)
- Experienced in establishing and sustaining productive working connections with internal and external partners (for Manager II)
- Experience working in outsourced models studies with different CROs, desirable previous experience working in Oncology Business Unit (OBU) (for Manager II)
- Experience in process improvement initiatives or organizational change management (for Manager II)
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external collaborators (for Manager II)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in medical or biological sciences or field associated with clinical research
- Project Management certification (for Manager II role)
Responsibilities
- Support the Associate Director in the operational delivery and oversight of company-sponsored evidence studies, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality standards.
- Develop expertise in study delivery by working with partners inside and outside the organization.
- Serve as a point of contact for guidelines.
- For Manager II, take on increased responsibility, leading complex clinical studies and driving improvements across global teams.
Benefits
- Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program
- 4 weeks’ paid vacation
- annual Personal Days
- Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity
- Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
