LOCAL STUDY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (TEMPORÁRIO - 1 ANO)

Local Study Associate Director (fixed term) Introduction to Role.
Are you ready to lead and innovate in the dynamic field of clinical studies? We are seeking a Local Study Associate Director (LSAD) to head our Local Study Team(s) (LSTs) at the country level.
The LSAD will ensure the delivery of committed components of clinical studies according to agreed resources, budget, and timelines, complying with AZ Procedural Documents, international guidelines such as ICH-GCP, and relevant local regulations.
This role also involves site monitoring as needed to support our flexible capacity model.
Accountabilities.
As LSAD, you will be responsible for the overall study commitments within the country and for timely delivery of data to required quality.
You will lead and optimize the performance of the Local Study Team(s), ensuring compliance with AZ Procedural Documents, ICH-GCP, and local regulations.
Your role will involve coordinating site selection processes, ensuring timely submission of application/documents to EC/IRB, maintaining accurate study budgets, planning and coordinating local drug activities, overseeing monitoring activities, and proactively identifying and resolving complex study problems and issues.
You will also be responsible for training and coaching new members of the Local Study Team.
Essential Skills/Experience.
- Degree in Healthcare areas   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both local language and English   - Experience in a Manager or Leadership role   - Strong personal initiative and ability to function well as part of a cross-functional team   - Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently   - Ability to travel throughout Brazil for up to 30% of the time  - Experience in projects and deliverables into Oncology, Respiratory, Immunology, Cardiology, and Rare Disease   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's Biopharmaceuticals R&D division, we are driven by our desire to understand and reveal new insights.
We follow the science to explore and innovate, unlocking the power of what science can do.
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.
Join us if you thrive on experimentation and want to work with knowns and unknowns.
Be encouraged and supported to think creatively in our dynamic environment.
Here we are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions, make bold decisions, and dig deep into the biology of complex diseases.
Are you ready to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines? Apply now and join us in our journey!   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.
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.