Local Study Associate Director, Feasibility Lead

About the Company

About the Role

Responsibilities

• ● tional collaboration to ensure studies are progressed in line with timelines, quality expectations, and compliance requirements.
• ● You will work closely with colleagues across Feasibility, Global Project Teams, Medical Affairs, Site Management & Monitoring, Site Partnerships, Patient Operations, and Study Management , as well as with investigators and site personnel externally. Your ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and bring people together around shared goals will be central to success in this role.
• ● This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategy and delivery, and who wants to contribute to innovative clinical development in a highly collaborative environment.
• ● What you will do
• ● Lead Local Study Teams to deliver study commitments to agreed timelines, quality, and compliance standards
• ● Support country start-up and study oversight , including site identification, qualification, and essential document readiness
• ● Maintain compliance and inspection readiness in line with AstraZeneca standards, ICH-GCP , and local regulations
• ● Contribute to continuous improvement in feasibility, recruitment, and retention practices
• ● Lead country feasibility activities for assigned cell therapy studies
• ● Provide local insight to support study design, site selection, country allocation, and recruitment planning
• ● Develop recruitment and retention strategies based on feasibility findings and delivery insights
• ● Partner with local and global stakeholders to align on priorities, risks, and opportunities

Requirements

• ● Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, business management, or project management, or equivalent project management certification
• ● Significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including drug development processes
• ● Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical study feasibility
• ● Proven project and budget management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work
• ● Strong stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills in complex environments
• ● Good knowledge of ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP, and good understanding of local regulations and clinical study management
• ● Good medical knowledge in relevant AstraZeneca therapeutic areas
• ● Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritisation, and digital skills Desirable requirements
• ● Ability to work effectively with remote collaborators, adapt positively to change, and influence stakeholders
• ● A process innovation mindset, including the ability to identify opportunities for AI or digital tools to improve efficiency, quality, or innovation

Benefits

• ● This role offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution in an innovative and fast-moving area of clinical development. You will help shape how studies are planned and delivered locally, work with experienced colleagues across a broad network, and contribute to work that has the potential to change patients' lives.
• ● What's next
• ● Ready to take the next step We'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter, no later than September 16th, 2026 .
• ● To help us review your application smoothly, please combine your CV and cover letter into one document before uploading.
• ● Date Posted 01-sep.-2026
• ● Closing Date 15-sep.-2026