Why choose AstraZeneca India?
Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.
The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Ownership takers
If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.
Challenge seekers
Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.
Proactive collaborators
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.
Responsibilities
Job Title: Associate Director Data Management
- Work Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, India
- Work Schedule: Three days on-site, two days remote (3/2)
- Career Level: E – People manager position.
Introduction to role
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team in Clinical Data Management (CDM)? As an Associate Director, you'll oversee the delivery of high-quality data for assigned projects or indications, whether through external partners or internally run studies. You'll stay at the forefront of industry trends and serve as a subject matter expert in process development and improvement. Join us in making a difference in the world of biopharmaceuticals!
Accountabilities
As a team leader, you'll provide training and coaching to junior colleagues within CDM.
Perform line management responsibilities such as performance appraisals and mentoring.
Represent Clinical Data Management at cross-functional forums and meetings, providing timely feedback to partners.
Understand health authority requirements and provide input into CDM-related activities associated with regulatory inspections/audits.
Provide CDM leadership for assigned projects, taking global accountability and serving as the second line of contact at the project level.
Demonstrate leadership and operational expertise in strategic planning and delivery of CDM deliverables at the project level.
Manage vendor contracts, resourcing, budget management, and vendor performance for assigned projects and studies.
Communicate and negotiate effectively with all other project-level team members.
Apply consistent CDM processes and documentation across assigned projects to ensure data quality.
Oversee external service providers or in-house teams to deliver quality data with compliance to study model procedures and standards.
Responsible for proactive risk management and issue resolution/escalation related to CDM improvement or technology.
Develop an understanding of CDASH and SDTM or other recognized industry standards.
Specialize in TA-specific data capture and standards, conducting lessons learned and disseminating knowledge across the organization.
Provide data management expertise in supporting strategic and operational aspects of Data Management at the project level.
Demonstrate willingness to take on and lead any project-level activity consistent with current experience in support of study delivery.
Perform any CDM-related ad-hoc requests from Line Manager.
Essential Skills/Experience
University or college degree in the life sciences or related subject, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree.
Ability to successfully manage simultaneous trials and meet deadlines.
Significant Clinical Data Management experience, preferable both from CRO and Pharma industry in more than one therapeutic area.
Excellent understanding of clinical trials methodology, GCP, GDMP and medical terminology.
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical standards, e.g., SDTM or CDASH.
High attention to detail and a strong analytical mind-set.
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of database structures and of capturing and storing clinical information as they apply to CRF design, database development, data handling and reporting.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, conflict management and interpersonal skills.
Cultural awareness.
Experience of CRO and vendor management.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Experience as a lead of a large Phase III trial or multiple smaller trials.
Knowledge of SQL, 4GL, VBA or R software.
Experience of managing teams.
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our passion for science and our commitment to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. We are dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for some of the world's most complex diseases. By integrating digital technology with scientific advancements, we aim to accelerate breakthroughs that can redefine healthcare. Our collaborative environment brings together diverse expertise from academia, biotechs, and industry to create swift impacts on disease. Here, curiosity thrives, empowering us to make bold decisions that shape the future of medicine.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!
AstraZeneca 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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Lifelong learning
Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.
Autonomy and reward
Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.
Health and wellbeing
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.
Inclusion and diversity
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.
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