Clinical Study Operations Specialist

AstraZeneca GmbH; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Clinical Study Administrator in the UK field to support study leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring confidential and accurate administration while enabling study momentum across time zones.

The role emphasizes contract management, process improvement, and effective collaboration with global partners to deliver high-quality administrative services for oncology studies.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in drug development administration or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 5+ years admin experience.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical/Drug Development environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to handle changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide study operations support for study leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Set up and follow up study contracts and purchase orders.
• Resolve administrative issues and escalate barriers to maintain study momentum.
• Collaborate with global colleagues for consistent administration across countries and time zones.
• Advise on effective administrative practices and continuous improvement.
• Administer essential IS/IT administrative systems to ensure data integrity.
• Support internal and external customers with timely, high-quality assistance.
• Lead or participate in training for administrators and study support staff.
• Plan and deliver events and small projects to enable effective study execution.

Skills

Administrative experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Initiative / proactive

Discretion and diplomacy

Project management basics

Drug development knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Clinical Study Administrator in the UK field to support study leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring confidential and accurate administration while enabling study momentum across time zones.

The role emphasizes contract management, process improvement, and effective collaboration with global partners to deliver high-quality administrative services for oncology studies.