Senior Director, Country Head UK Site Management and Monitoring (SMM), BioPharma

As the Senior Director, you will be responsible for the leadership of a large stand-alone country or cluster of countries, building team spirit and ensuring adequate resources for the studies assigned to the country/ies. You will be responsible for successful delivery of SMM study delivery country/ies level targets to plan, with speed and quality. You will also chip in to the quality improvement of the study processes and procedures, ensuring all systems are continuously updated.

• Bachelor degree in related subject area, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in Development Operations (CRA/LSAD /DSMM) or other related fields.
• Previous line management experience (preferably >3 years).
• Validated team building and people/organizational development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Lead change with a positive approach for self, team and business.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Excellent team building skills also in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent resource management skills.
• Good financial leadership skills.
• Excellent ability to have attention to details and combining with delegation and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Good ability to learn and to adapt to work with IT systems.
• Ability for national and international travel.
• International experience in role within Development Operations/ Clinical Research.
• Very good knowledge of the Clinical Study Process, Procedural Documents and international ICH-GCP guidelines.
• Excellent knowledge of the Monitoring Process.
• Good understanding of the Study Drug Handling Process and the Data Management Process.
• Good knowledge of relevant local and international regulations.
• Good medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant AZ Therapeutic Areas.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we follow the science to explore and innovate. 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. We are committed to making a difference. We have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. Are you ready to make a difference? Join us today!