Feasibility and Recruitment Partner, Cell Therapy

Feasibility and Recruitment Partner, Cell Therapy

The US Oncology Feasibility & Recruitment Partner (FRP) is integral to managing the US Site Management and Monitoring (SMM) study feasibility process. This role involves partnering with multiple US SMM staff to develop and implement realistic, resource-efficient, and cost-effective recruitment and retention strategies and plans.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with US DSSM to ensure planned early projections of site needs reflect site volumes consistent with similar studies.
• Support all US study delivery models by collaborating with the US study lead to ensure appropriate US feasibility and recruitment strategies are developed.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for feasibility and recruitment.
• Contribute to the design remit and study specification validation by identifying US-specific challenges.
• Identify, follow-up, and share in US SMM early pipeline information or project updates to allow early US SMM planning.
• Manage, validate, and deliver US SMM feasibility responses for internal studies on time, with quality.
• Lead the development of robust country-specific and site-specific recruitment and retention strategies.
• Ensure transition of US-specific feasibility knowledge acquisitions by transferring key data to the US local study team.
• Support and drive US feasibility, recruitment, and retention process improvement and simplification initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of marketplace activities, policies, trends, technology, and information affecting the business.
• Champion recruitment and retention practices within Clinical Operations.
• Participate in training and mentoring of new members of the local study teams.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge transfer, and best practice sharing.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field (e.g., life sciences, business management, or project management) or project management certification
• 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry drug development processes
• Proven experience in managing, influencing, building, and maintaining relationships, and achieving results with senior stakeholders in conflicting priority environments
• Proven experience in developing and delivering study delivery strategies and tactical/operational plans aligned to commercial and regulatory objectives
• Clinical trial patient and investigator recruitment and retention experience
• Proven experience in project and budget management
• Fluent knowledge of spoken and written English
• Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH/GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP
• Good knowledge of relevant local regulations
• Good medical knowledge in relevant AZ Therapeutic Areas
• Good understanding of Clinical Study Management including monitoring, study drug handling, and data management
• Ability to travel required, approximately 15%

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in cellular and hematology indications
• Ability to deliver quality according to the requested standards
• Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators
• Manages change with a positive approach for self, team, and the business
• Ability to look for and champion more efficient methods/processes of delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines
• Good cultural awareness
• Ability to understand the impact of technology on projects and develop computer skills while making appropriate use of systems/software in an e-enabled environment
• Team-oriented and flexible; ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and opportunities

At AstraZeneca, we bring hope and solutions to patients with unmet needs across the globe. As part of our Oncology R&D team, you will work on innovative regulatory approaches to bring life-changing treatments to patients. We thrive in an inclusive, diverse environment where we take smart risks and uncover new ways to deliver better outcomes for patients. Our collaborative culture allows us to share best practices across locations and therapy areas, driving efficiency and innovation.

Join us in transforming breakthrough science into tangible value for patients. Apply today!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $126,804.80 - 190,207.20. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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.