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Director Quality Management Late Development Oncology Clinical Operations (Americas)

AstraZeneca


Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsible for the analysis of company quality requirements and the establishmentimplementation and control of quality assurance systems and procedures across multipledisciplines. Has extensive experience across a range of business areas. Will lead a team ofqualityprofessionals. Reports to the Senior Director Quality Management.

At AstraZeneca we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide.Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and working together to make theimpossiblea reality. If you are swift to action confident to lead willing to collaborate andcurious about what science can do then you areour kind of person. At the heart ofAstraZeneca our team is committed and encouraged to followthe science. Driven byourcuriosity passion and determination we are paving the way to change the practice ofmedicine in Oncology.

The Oncology Clinical Quality Director (O-CQD) willbe responsible forthe managementand oversight of theLDO Quality AssociateDirectors.

Typical Accountabilities

  • Build strong relationships and strategic partnerships; collaborate proactivelyacross functionsand HUBsto driveadherence to compliance requirementswhileoperatingeffectively in ambiguity.

  • Lead develop and coach a geographically and culturally diverse team of quality professionals.

  • Embed quality frameworks risk management approaches and compliance strategy with senior leadership andemployees.

  • Interpret complex data to assess quality performance and recommend compliance improvements and risk mitigations across LDO Clinical Operations.

  • Provide expert quality advice and coaching to direct reports andLDOClinOpsteams on complexcompliancematters including risk identification and compliance improvement strategies initiatives and plans.

  • SupportLDOClinOpsteams in driving a quality mindset and culture including resolution of sophisticated quality matters (e.g. serious breaches fraudpoor quality).

  • Lead Quality Management Reviews byconsolidatingand strategically communicating key compliance-relevant insights on country/regionaland functionalperformance to enable continuous improvement.

  • Seek engage and leadcompliancecollaborationsacross LDOClinOps and otherR&D Functionsto deliver effective sustainable issue resolution.

  • IdentifyandconsolidateLDOclinops/country/regionaland HUBrisks; escalate as; define support and lead(asappropriate)risk mitigation(compliance)activities end-to-end.

  • AdviseonAZ procedural framework (global clinical processes procedural documents Quality & Compliance manual) and applicable guidelines/standards and local regulations (including ICH-GCP).

  • Providesenior-level advice on localand/or internationalclinical trial regulations; remain current on changes and ensure teams/processes are updated accordingly.

  • Share learnings from auditsandinspections withLDOclinopsemployees; cascadeglobal/regional learnings across local regional and global stakeholders.

  • Act as the interface withglobalstakeholders (e.g. legal adviceethicsnominated signatoryGxPfunction) for quality-related topics.

  • Represent the function in external expert groups (regulatory or operational) as.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelorsor advanceddegreein a science related field.

  • Approximately 10 yearsdemonstratingexcellent knowledge of international regulations and guidelines; deep experience engaging global regulators (FDA PMDA EMEA Health Canada) including inspection conduct in the clinical research industry.

  • Significant clinical research quality and compliance experience; deep knowledge of ICH-GCP and applicability to clinical operations at both sponsor and site levels.

  • Strong understanding of the drug development process and relatedGxPactivities including successful clinical study delivery (e.g. ICH-GCP study management).

  • Broad experience in the pharmaceutical industry within aGxP-regulated environment.

  • Proven leadershipand line management skills thathelpsteams excel in a regulated environment.

  • Excellent communication skills with a proventrack recordof effective cross-functional and global networking.

  • Strong critical thinking and risk-based decision-making skills.

  • Effective analytical problem-solving negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities performance targets and project initiatives in a global environment.

  • Ability to collaborate proactivelyoperateeffectively in ambiguity and build strong customer relationships/strategic partnerships to enable process and system harmonization/standardization.

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So whats next

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team Good because we cant wait to hear from you!

Date Posted

17-Aug-2026

Closing Date

07-Sep-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.


Required Experience:

Director


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