Clinical Study Operations Specialist

AstraZeneca; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Clinical Study Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support for oncology clinical studies in a fast‑paced environment. You will manage contracts, study docs, and logistics to keep studies compliant and audit-ready.

With 2+ years in drug development and a Bachelor’s degree, you will collaborate across global teams, streamline processes, and mentor study support staff to ensure timely decisions and high-quality study execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in any Drug Development capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 5+ years of administrative experience.
• Experience working in a Pharmaceutical/Drug Development environment.
• Proficiency with administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage administrative support for study leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Set‑up and follow‑up of study contracts and purchase orders, audit‑ready processes.
• Independently resolve administrative issues and escalate as needed to maintain momentum.
• Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure lean, professional administration across countries and time zones.
• Advise on effective administrative tasks and share best practices.
• Administer essential IS/IT systems to improve day‑to‑day data integrity.
• Demonstrate customer focus and business acumen in study support.

Skills

Administrative experience

Discretion & judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Project management basics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Clinical Study Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support for oncology clinical studies in a fast‑paced environment. You will manage contracts, study docs, and logistics to keep studies compliant and audit-ready.

With 2+ years in drug development and a Bachelor’s degree, you will collaborate across global teams, streamline processes, and mentor study support staff to ensure timely decisions and high-quality study execution.