Typical Accountabilities:
• Provides technical leadership to either a regional group supporting technical delivery or as an expert advising on the project management process

• Leads the championing of new strategies for project management either as an expert or through project management

• Oversees or provides expert technical support to a regional team and potentially a global team

• Leads the governance process by ensuring projects follow both internal and external regulations

• Leads or oversees team initiatives ensuring that adequate resources are available for project delivery

• Develops and builds or acts a specialist expert in implementing and communicating new project management strategies

• Ensures that all work is carried out with regards to AstraZeneca standards and external regulations

• Represents AstraZeneca and its Scientific Project Management function at external events

• Networks with colleagues and experts to agree project management priorities , providing strategic advice based on analysis and project management consultancy serving as a resource for others by sharing experience within and beyond project team and own function

• Ensures efficient and effective leadership and management of project information, quality of data and projection, and integrity of information supplied

• Keeps self and others up to date on recent developments and emerging trends on an internal and external basis


Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 15-30
• Manager of a team

What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelor’s of Science in an appropriate discipline; Extensive experience in Scientific Project Management within a pharmaceutical or clinical background; Thorough knowledge of Study Management processes and local regulations; Evidence of excellent communication skills and building excellent relationships with
• Desirable: Advanced degree in a scientific discipline; Expert reputation within the business and industry; Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations

Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Senior Management within Scientific Project Management Other AstraZeneca employees
• External (to AZ): External service providers and regulatory bodies