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Director Study Operations
Director Study Operations
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Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)
Introduction to the role
Responsible for leading, developing,supporting,and providing direction toStudy Managementpersonnel to enable delivery of drug projects and non-drug projects. Accountable for resourcingStudy Managementmembers on study teams to supportdelivery of clinical programs.The role holder will alsobe responsible forembedding consistent ways of working acrosslocationsand buildingStudy Managementcapabilities.
Ensure that direct reports are equiped with the right skills and capabilities to successfully lead and deliver clinical trials. Take responsibility and act as achange agentto drive consistent implementation of globally agreedBioPharmaceuticalsClinicalOperationsstrategies including processes and technology related to the delivery of studies.
Typical Accountabilities
Line management ofStudy Management Latestaff
Recruit,Retain& Developpersonnel
DemonstrateAZ values
Provide skills andcapability training topersonnel to supporttheirdevelopment
Ensure personnel have been trained and work within compliance of ethics, companypoliciesand standard procedures
Role model and embed a performance driven culture and coach staff foroptimumperformance
Developandnurturecapabilities of our present andfuture AZ leaders
Manage performanceincluding feedback and rewards
Provideexpertiseand direction to support direct reports with proactive problem/risk identification, solutionbuildingand issue resolution tofacilitateachievement ofobjectiveson time and toappropriate quality
Timely assignment of capable Study Management resources to meet the clinical study team demands, in collaboration with other members of Study Management Leadership team, and the Capacity Management Team
Study Management
Participate in setting,and responsible for implementing,the vision & strategy for theStudy Management, aligned withBioPharmaceuticalsClinicalVision& Strategy
Contribute to business strategy and streamlineprocesses for drug/non-drug projects or departmental activities
Lead and support change by encouraging diversity of solutionsand implementingprocess changes consistently acrossStudy Management
Act as a change Agent, with local and global impact, to ensure adoption ofglobal initiatives
Promote and encourage innovation and creativity
Work within Study Managementtoachieveaccurateresource forecastinganddevelopsolutionsto efficiently and flexibly resource study teams
Promote and encourage communication within and acrossStudy ManagementandBioPharmaceuticalsClinical
Ensure quality and complianceto External Regulations and AZ Standards
Work across thelocationsto develop global efficient ways-of-working
Provide expert input into functional and cross-functional global processes
Foster thesharing ofstudydelivery knowledge, information, and best practice
Education, Qualifications,Skillsand Experience
Essential
Bachelor's degreerequired, preferably in medical or biological science, or related subject orequivalentqualification or experience.
10or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Comprehensiveexperienceof clinical andDrug Developmentprocesswithin a pharmaceutical or clinical background
Proven leadership and ability to promote motivation and empowerothersin order toaccomplishindividual, team and organizational objectives
Thorough knowledge ofStudy Managementprocessesin bothlocal regulationand globalenvironment
An understanding of the therapeutic areas related to AstraZeneca's products
Strongleadership,problem solving, stakeholder managementand conflict resolution skills
Ability to leadchange with a positive approach to the challenges of change for self,team,and the business.Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business
Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performancetargetsand project initiatives in a global and regional environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation,collaborationand interpersonal skills
Desirable
Advanced degree in a scientific discipline
Line management experience
Expert reputation within the business and industry
Extensive knowledge of the latest technicalinformation
Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.
Date Posted
23-jun-2026Closing Date
02-jul-2026AstraZeneca 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.
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