Arbetsbeskrivning

Join us as a Global Study Associate Director (GSAD) in our BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations team at AstraZeneca's dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg (Sweden). This role is pivotal in the delivery of clinical studies, providing direction and guidance to a cross-functional study team within the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) therapy area. As the main liaison between the study team and the Clinical Program Team (CPT), you will be accountable for the delivery of a study according to agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Accountabilities

As a GSAD, you will lead and provide guidance to a cross-functional study team, ensuring the clinical study progresses as planned. You will be responsible for developing essential study level documents, overseeing external service providers, and ensuring all systems used at a study-level are current and accurate. You will also oversee study level performance against agreed upon plans, milestones, and key performance indicators. Additionally, you will be responsible for study budget re-forecasting and management throughout the study lifecycle.

Essential Skills/Experience

• University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research

• Relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including project management experience

• Extensive study management experience

• Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical research regulatory requirements

• Demonstrated solid project management skills

• Strong abilities in team leadership with experience from cross-functional leadership of a clinical study or part of a clinical study

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Advanced degree, master's level education (or higher)

• Project management certification

• Proven project management experience on a global level

• Experience in all phases of a clinical study lifecycle

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our passion for science and our commitment to making a difference. We fuse data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve breakthroughs that have never been done before. Our inclusive environment allows us to work seamlessly as one, leveraging our diverse global knowledge to create the greatest impact on disease. We are constantly advancing our scientific knowledge to shape the future of healthcare and improve patient access to life-changing medicines.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on patients' lives and push the boundaries of science, apply now!

We welcome your application by Aug 16th, 2026.