US Site Contract Manager, Oncology

US Site Contract Manager, Oncology

Are you ready to take on a high exposure role and be recognised as an expert working at the forefront of science? As a US Site Contract Manager in Oncology, you will be primarily responsible for coordinating various aspects of clinical trials. The US Site Contract Manager will work as part of a clinical delivery team, providing support, guidance, and advice on a local level. This role offers the opportunity to develop existing tools and processes, identify areas of improvement, and ensure business continuity for study delivery. Ready to solve complex problems within a range of studies : Then this is the role for you!

In this position, the US Site Contract Manager will provide leadership during the clinical agreement and site level budget negotiation process. Your role is crucial in ensuring ethical, fair, and compliant practices are followed when developing, negotiating, and executing clinical agreements and investigator budgets. You will also provide leadership, direction, and guidance through process improvement, interactive communication, and stakeholder management. This role requires a high level of interactive communication to set clear direction for the study teams and external Institutions.

Essential Skills / Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification with 1+ years of experience.
• Post-graduate training in contracts administration or work experience as a paralegal in pharmaceutical or health care industry.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, communication and time management skills.
• Experienced user of FMV tool, specifically MEDIDATA Grant Manager tool.
• Five years' experience in pharmaceutical or health care industry, or seven to ten years of experience as paralegal or contractor administrator in pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong oral, written, and organizational skills as well as fluent knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of international guidelines ICH / GCP, basic knowledge of GMP / GDP, as well as good knowledge of relevant local regulations.
• Good medical knowledge in relevant AZ Therapeutic Areas.
• Basic understanding of the drug development process.
• Good understanding of Clinical Study Management including monitoring, study drug handling and data management.
• Ability to travel nationally as required.

Desirable Skills / Experience :

At AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals R&D division, you will play an essential role in helping patients who need it the most. There is no better place to apply your Biometrics expertise in a new and different way. Here, you will be valued and visible, shaping end deliverables and embracing global opportunities across all of AstraZeneca's Therapy Areas. With a restless need to keep improving, we are always moving forward and searching for something new. Our supportive, yet challenging, approach makes for an inspiring learning environment. Every setback is seen as a chance to improve, every critique pushes us towards the next ground-breaking solution.

Are you ready to make an incredible impact? Apply now and step up to thrive with increased responsibility in our dynamic and growing business!