Global Study Associate Director - CVRM

AstraZeneca GmbH; Mölndals kommun; On-site; SEK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Study Associate Director in Gothenburg, Sweden, to lead cross-functional teams in CVRM clinical studies, directing study timelines, budgets, and quality. You will develop essential study documents and oversee external providers, ensuring systems and data stay current throughout the study lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring extensive study management experience, strong ICH-GCP knowledge, and proven leadership in global clinical study settings.

Qualifications

• University degree in medical or biological sciences.
• Clinical research experience in pharma, including project management.
• Extensive study management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional team experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a cross-functional study team to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.
• Develop essential study-level documents and oversee external service providers.
• Ensure study systems and data are current and accurate at the study level.
• Monitor performance against plans, milestones and KPIs; manage study budget re-forecasting.
• Collaborate with CPT and ensure compliance with quality standards across the study lifecycle.

Skills

ICH-GCP

Clinical operations

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

University degree in medical/biological sciences

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Join us as a Global Study Associate Director (GSAD) in our BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations team at AstraZeneca’s dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg (Sweden). This role is pivotal in the delivery of clinical studies, providing direction and guidance to a cross-functional study team within the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) therapy area. As the main liaison between the study team and the Clinical Program Team (CPT), you will be accountable for the delivery of a study according to agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Accountabilities

As a GSAD, you will lead and provide guidance to a cross-functional study team, ensuring the clinical study progresses as planned. You will be responsible for developing essential study level documents, overseeing external service providers, and ensuring all systems used at a study-level are current and accurate. You will also oversee study level performance against agreed upon plans, milestones, and key performance indicators. Additionally, you will be responsible for study budget re-forecasting and management throughout the study lifecycle.

Essential Skills/Experience

• University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research
• Relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including project management experience
• Extensive study management experience
• Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical research regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated solid project management skills
• Strong abilities in team leadership with experience from cross-functional leadership of a clinical study or part of a clinical study
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Advanced degree, master's level education (or higher)
• Project management certification
• Proven project management experience on a global level
• Experience in all phases of a clinical study lifecycle

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our passion for science and our commitment to making a difference. We fuse data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve breakthroughs that have never been done before. Our inclusive environment allows us to work seamlessly as one, leveraging our diverse global knowledge to create the greatest impact on disease. We are constantly advancing our scientific knowledge to shape the future of healthcare and improve patient access to life-changing medicines.

We welcome your application by Aug 16th, 2026.

Date Posted

24-juli-2026

Closing Date

16-aug.-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.