Research Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Advanced clinical degree (M.D., PhD, or equivalent) in a scientific, medical, or health-related discipline
• Comprehensive knowledge of the drug development process
• Demonstrated knowledge of AstraZeneca line and project management tools and processes
• Good understanding of the therapeutic areas related to AZ products
• Ability to understand integrated worldwide and regional delivery needs
• Very good knowledge of oral and written communication in English
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Ability to mentor, develop and educate staff
• Proven leadership promoting motivation and empowerment of others in order to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives
• Manages change with a positive approach and flexibility to the challenges of change for self, team and business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business
• Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering Clinical Development focusing on key performance metrics around reliability, productivity, cost and quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a regional and local environment
• Integrity and high ethical standards

Responsibilities

• Integrate the research and commercial aspects of drug development to ensure successful, value creating product development, either by overseeing a team of clinical research professionals, or by supporting such a team as an expert in one or more areas of clinical research.
• Design and oversee studies to assess both scientific and commercial viability of drugs and portfolios, interpreting results as team head or expert contributor.
• Maintain a continuous focus on both scientific rigor and commercial goals, ensuring products meet regulatory, market, and patient needs throughout their lifecycle.
• Plan, monitor, and manage the delivery of all clinical development study components, including operational feasibility assessment, timelines, budgets, risk/contingency planning, and resource allocation.
• Provide strategic and operational input into global clinical development plans and ensures implementation of agreed processes, technologies, and best practices.
• Lead the selection and negotiation processes for CROs and external partners, ensuring timely, quality delivery to specified standards.
• Participate in steering committees, regulatory defense teams, and submission assemblies; coordinates and contributes to the preparation of submission documentation for regulatory authorities.
• Serve as a communication bridge between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely dissemination of critical project information throughout the product lifecycle.
• Champion and sustains a culture of courageous leadership, innovation, and collaboration; develops and mentors clinical research and development staff in support of professional growth and project excellence.
• Monitor team and project performance, provides constructive feedback, and ensure compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and all other relevant internal or external standards and regulations.