Local Study Associate Director

AstraZeneca

Lead Local Study Team(s) at AstraZeneca to ensure clinical studies are delivered on time and within budgets. Coordinate site selection, monitoring activities, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$121,562 - CA$159,550 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Local Study Team(s) (LSTs) to deliver clinical studies according to agreed resources, budget and timelines
Ensure sites are identified, setup, initiated, monitored, and documentation archived
Coordinate site selection process and assess operational feasibility
Ensure compliance with AZ Procedural Documents, ICH-GCP, and local regulations
Plan and coordinate monitoring activities and manage study commitments
Contribute to patient recruitment strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
2 years of significant experience in Study Management within a pharmaceutical or clinical background
Thorough knowledge of Patient Safety processes and local regulations
Advanced degree within field (Desirable)
Professional certification (Desirable)
Clinical study delivery operational experience (Desirable)
Project management experience (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 equity-based long-term incentive program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Study ManagementPatient Safety processesClinical study deliveryProject management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoordinationCommunication

Certifications

Professional certification