Clinical Research Associate

Are you passionate about making a positive and impactful difference to the lives of others through Clinical Research? Join AstraZeneca as a Clinical Research Associate working on the BioPharmaceutical pipeline.

**About AstraZeneca**

Our belief powers us to push the boundaries. As we improve success rates, we keep moving forward. Celebrating both successes and failures along the way

We are a hard-working, fun, fast paced and encouraging team. We are continuously evolving and adapting to build new and better ways of working across clinical research and development. We want to support each other to be as efficient as possible to drive work life balance. We are undergoing expansion and with so many roles locally and globally, we provide opportunities to drive your development and growth your way. The team has grown by 60% since 2020 and is still growing. Our pipeline and projects are continually expanding, and we want you to join us

**What **you’ll** do**

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be involved in effective site management across a number of high-profile studies, as well as all aspects of the study from site selection and start-up, initiation, monitoring, and closure. To be successful in this role you will have excellent knowledge of clinical study management including monitoring, study drug handling and data management. You will have experience working in a similar capacity, have excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, relevant local regulations and a sound understanding of the drug development process.

**Essential for the role**
- Bachelors degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 12 months independent monitoring experience
- Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH‐GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP.
- Good knowledge of relevant local regulations.
- Sound medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant AZ Therapeutic Areas.
- Sound understanding of the drug development process.
- Good understanding of clinical study management including monitoring, study drug handling and data management.
- Good analytical and problem‐solving skills with a solutions focused mindset.

**Desirable for the role**
- Ability to work in a fun and collaborative team environment, yet comfortable with autonomy.
- Manages change with a positive approach for self, team and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business.
- Ability to look for and champion continuous improvement to deliver high quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.
- Experience working within a risk‐based monitoring approach including remote monitoring.

**Why AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high performing, inclusive and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work.

**So, **what’s** next?**
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our fun and collaborative team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant We have a seat available and we hope it’s yours.
- If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Sharmia Bakar.

**Where can I find out more?