Local Study Associate Director, Feasibility Lead

Join us in shaping the future of cell therapy

Do you bring experience in clinical study feasibility patient recruitment and study delivery Are you motivated by the opportunity to help shape innovative studies from the earliest planning stages and work with people across functions to make a real difference for patients

We are now recruiting aLocal Study Associate Director Feasibility Leadto join our team inStockholm. This is a chance to play an important role in our cell therapy portfolio using your operational insight strategic thinking and collaborative approach to help set studies up for success.

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we are driven by science and inspired by the difference we can make for patients. Across our business we bring together deep scientific expertise innovation and collaboration to discover develop and deliver medicines that address some of the worlds most serious diseases.

WithinOncology we are advancing a bold pipeline includingcell therapy with the ambition to transform outcomes for people living with cancer. It is a place where you can contribute to meaningful work grow your career and be part of a team that values curiosity ownership and partnership.

About the role

AsLocal Study Associate Director Feasibility Lead you will be at the heart of country-level feasibility for AstraZenecas internally delivered cell therapy studies. You will help shape key decisions on study design site selection recruitment forecasting and retention planning ensuring that local insight translates into strong realistic study plans.

You will also play an important role in local study delivery leading cross-functional collaboration to ensure studies are progressed in line with timelines quality expectations and compliance requirements.

You will work closely with colleagues acrossFeasibility Global Project Teams Medical Affairs Site Management & Monitoring Site Partnerships Patient Operations and Study Management as well as with investigators and site personnel externally. Your ability to build relationships influence decisions and bring people together around shared goals will be central to success in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategy and delivery and who wants to contribute to innovative clinical development in a highly collaborative environment.

What you will do

• Lead Local Study Teamsto deliver study commitments to agreed timelines quality and compliance standards
• Support country start-up and study oversight including site identification qualification and essential document readiness
• Maintain compliance and inspection readinessin line with AstraZeneca standardsICH-GCP and local regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvementin feasibility recruitment and retention practices
• Lead country feasibility activitiesfor assigned cell therapy studies
• Provide local insightto support study design site selection country allocation and recruitment planning
• Develop recruitment and retention strategiesbased on feasibility findings and delivery insights
• Partner with local and global stakeholdersto align on priorities risks and opportunities

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors degreein a relevant field such as life sciences business management or project management or equivalent project management certification
• Significant experiencein the pharmaceutical industry including drug development processes
• Minimum 1 year of experiencein clinical study feasibility
• Experience developing and delivering study delivery strategiesand tactical or operational plans
• Experience in patient and investigator recruitment and retention
• Proven project and budget management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work
• Strong stakeholder management communication collaboration and negotiation skillsin complex environments
• Good knowledge of ICH-GCP basic knowledge ofGMP/GDP and good understanding of local regulations and clinical study management
• Good medical knowledgein relevant AstraZeneca therapeutic areas
• Strong analytical problem-solving prioritisation and digital skills

Desirable requirements

• Experience in cell therapy
• Experience working with CROs AROs or external partners
• Experience in new product developmentwithin the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience developing study delivery strategiesaligned to local regulatory objectives
• Experience managing complex or cross-border projects
• Ability to work effectively with remote collaborators adapt positively to change and influence stakeholders
• A process innovation mindset including the ability to identify opportunities forAIor digital tools to improve efficiency quality or innovation

Why join us

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution in an innovative and fast-moving area of clinical development. You will help shape how studies are planned and delivered locally work with experienced colleagues across a broad network and contribute to work that has the potential to change patients lives.

Whats next

Ready to take the next step Wed love to hear from you. Please submit yourCV and cover letter no later than September 16th 2026.

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