Associate Director Feasibility, International

Field based, Taiwan

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.

About this role

Associate Director Feasibility for our International region is part of the above country structure of Cell Therapy Site Management & Monitoring organization and is region aligned, supporting the feasibility assessment and delivery of the Cell Therapy portfolio. The role supports the development of the global feasibility strategy and leads the local feasibility assessment operations and feedback for their region, providing actionable Site Management & Monitoring (SMM) operational feasibility insights that enable optimal study design and right country/site allocation. The role requires local operational knowledge balanced with global project management capabilities, strategic thinking, data analytics/interpretation and technical skills as well as a good understanding of global, regional and country landscape and priorities. 

Aligned within Cell Therapy Clinical Operations (CTCO) SMM Feasibility team, the Associate Director Feasibility International will support data driven, strategic design and operational feasibility, site identification, and recruitment and retention recommendations for early to late-stage medicines development across the Cell Therapy portfolio, beginning at the concept stage through to readout.

Partnering with CTCO Sr DSMM Feasibility, the region S/DSMM and their country teams, and key stakeholders within CTCO (Strategic Partnerships, Program Management & Patient Operations) and wider Cell Therapy R&D teams, to support predictable delivery, ensuring standardization in use of data, tools and process to inform quality decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports Senior Director SMM (SrDSMM) Feasibility by leading the global feasibility process, preparing kick-off materials, linking program teams with internal groups e.g., Real World Data (RWD) for patient/site insights, and developing early design/strategy insights using data intelligence, stakeholder input, and regional indication landscapes.

• Leads end to end activities, and acting as single point of contact for all stages of the local feasibility assessment operations ensuring actionable feedback for their region that enables optimal study design, site selection, managing right country/site allocation, and recruitment forecast baseline for start-up
• Leads the development of site engagement strategy and supporting materials (Site facing information packages i.e. Investigator Interview Guides and site facing slides for Feasibility assessment)

• Provide support and training to Local Study Associate Directors (LSADs) within region of accountability, to ensure that they can implement the clinical and operational feasibility assessment of potential studies to the highest quality

• Support analysis/interpretation of data and development of recommendations on regional operational strategy, including site identification, and recruitment and retention recommendations taking into consideration unique needs of indication, patient population, study and business priorities.
• Support modelling of global and regional strategy options (i.e. enrolment for country footprint and country allocation scenarios) for the study using relevant internal and external data assets, predictive models, ensuring consistency in use across portfolio
• Expert user for study design and planning digital platforms, including oversight and training of SMM country users (LSADs, S/DSMM). Provides input into continuous enhancement of tool features to meet needs of current practice.
• Leverage regional and country expertise to enhance site and investigator engagement strategy lead by CTCO Site Partnership

• Transfer knowledge, expert advice and best practice across region and partner with other regions’ Associate Director Feasibility to drive optimization globally
• Secure traceability of assumptions and transparency in decisions for end-to-end process.
• Supports global study team to manage and resolve regionally, operational challenges in delivery of patient recruitment commitments
• Proactively identifies new opportunities for data utilization and for ways of working to optimize feasibility operations and drive insights quality.
• Contribute to innovation projects and continuous process improvement within CTCO and across Oncology R&D

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g. life sciences, business management, project management)
• Experience leading the feasibility strategy at global level or at local level, acting as the main contact to provide country or regional feedback to improve study build, country/site selection, and start-up recruitment baselines.
• Track record linking clinical program teams with internal partners (e.g., RWD, analytics, medical) to drive patient and site insights and align on feasibility recommendations.
• Experience in data analysis, data interpretation to drive advise decision making
• Regional mobility - ability to travel up to 30% across Asia PAC/Middle East countries
• Experience coaching and training country SMM collaborators (e.g., LSADs, Sr/DSMMs) to ensure high-quality execution.
• Experience developing and delivering site engagement strategies and producing site-facing materials (e.g., Investigator Interview Guides, feasibility slide decks).
• Hands-on experience in crafting study delivery strategies and implementation plans coordinated with regulatory objectives
• Clinical trial patient and investigator sourcing and ongoing engagement experience
• Strong planning, prioritization, and communication skills in a complex, large matrixed, multinational environment.
• Excellent project management skills with hands on experience to prioritize and balance multiple tasks/projects.
• Experience in leading, influencing, building and maintaining relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English), organization, negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• High integrity and ethical standards.

Desirables:

• MA, MBA in relevant field (e.g. life sciences, business management, project management)
• Experience in Cell Therapy
• New product development experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Prior involvement in developing study delivery strategies and tactical/operational plans aligned to commercial and regulatory objectives
• Proven program management or other complex/cross-border management experience

Date Posted

21-Apr-2026

Closing Date

19-Jul-2026

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.