Global Study Manager

Job Title: Global Study Manager
Location: Durham, Emperor Blvd
 

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. 

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. 

Introduction to Role:

The Global Study Manager is a member of the extended global study team supporting delivery of clinical studies within BioPharmaceuticals Clincal Operations, Study Management to time, cost and quality, from Clinical Study Protocol (CSP) development through study set-up, maintenance, close-out, development of Clinical Study Report (CSR) to study archiving.

The GSM works cross-functionally with internal and external partners to deliver delegated aspects of the clinical study in accordance with Global Study Director (GSD) or Global Study Associate Director (GSAD) in delegated aspects of clinical study execution in accordance with the Delivery Model, AZ Project Management Framework, current clinical trial regulations (e.g. ICH GCP), AstraZeneca Standard Operating Procedures (AZ SOPs), AZ policies and standard methodologies (e.g. AZ guidelines) and in line with AZ values and behaviours.

Accountabilities:

• In partnership with AZ team, other AZ clinical experts and external service providers, the GSM provides oversight to ensure study delivery.
• Leads/contributes to the preparation of delegated study documents (e.g., Informed Consent Form, master Clinical Study Agreement etc), and external service provider related documents (specifications, study specific procedures, descriptions, presentations etc.).
• Maintains and facilitates interactions with internal functions and external functions including the CROs and other external service providers to ensure an efficient study delivery to time, costs and quality objectives.
• Contributes to the planning and conduct of internal and external meetings (e.g.,Investigators’/Monitors’ meeting).
• Ensures the supply of Investigational product and study materials by liaising with Clinical Supply Chain or external service providers as appropriate.
• Proactively contributes to risk and issue identification, development of mitigation and/or action plans for identified risks and issues.
• Ensures that all study documents in scope of GSM’s responsibilities are complete and verified for quality in Trial Master File.
• Supports GSD and/or GSAD with budget management, such as external service provider invoice reconciliation.
• Adheres to global clinical processes, procedural documents, applicable Quality & Compliance manual documents and international guidelines such as ICH/GCP to ensure study is inspection ready at all times.
• Supports GSD and/or GSAD with overall project management as per agreed delegation for outsourced studies, supports GSD and/or GSAD in management of the CRO Project Manager to ensure study delivery according to agreed timelines, budget and quality standards, while ensuring that the appropriate level of oversight of the CRO is maintained and documented throughout the lifecycle of the study, in accordance with relevant AZ SOPs and guidelines (e.g., description of services and transfer of obligations)
• Take on assignments on non-drug project work in process improvements and/or leading improvement projects as discussed and agreed upon with their manager

Being a confident individual, you will enjoy working with partners across all levels of our organization, in different time zones and with people from many cultures. Having experience of coordinating crossfunctional teams, you are used to working independently and enhancing business processes. You are a problem solver. The sophisticated diary arrangements will require you to have strong influencing skills with the ability to engage relevant people globally in developing solutions; your patience and flexibility will be highly advantageous.
 

Essential Skills/Experience:
 

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience

• Prior experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced company setting

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Experience in establishing and maintaining collaboration across senior leaders’ community

• Proficient in oral and written English and with excellent communication skills

• Proven track record to develop knowledge in relation to business processes

• Experience using Planisware (PLANIT) at the portfolio level, including extracting data and managing portfolio views
 

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing [email protected].

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Date Posted

11-May-2026

Closing Date

14-May-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.