Typical Accountabilities
- Manage the process of maintaining database programs and conducting research within a specialized area of programming, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and stakeholder requirements.
- Establish robust quality control measures to ensure database accuracy, completeness, and validity, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve these objectives.
- Provide expert technical support to AstraZeneca clients on a regional scale, with occasional global responsibilities, by addressing complex technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
- Develop and lead collaborative, multi-skilled teams from various scientific disciplines, including project management, to enhance the efficiency and quality of deliverables.
- Lead or oversee initiatives aimed at improving data interpretation quality, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing cost and time efficiency across projects.
- Ensure all work complies with AstraZeneca standards and external regulatory requirements, thereby minimizing risks of non-compliance.
- Provide effective leadership of the Programming function by maintaining high-quality database standards and promoting best practices within the team.
- Represent AstraZeneca and the Programming function at external events, such as conferences, workshops, and stakeholder meetings, to strengthen the organization’s industry presence.
- Network with internal and external colleagues and experts, offering consultancy in your specialized area and sharing expertise to enhance team competence and project outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills
Essential: Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline; extensive programming experience in pharmaceutical or clinical settings; comprehensive knowledge of databases and regulatory requirements; exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Desirable: Advanced degree in a computer-related discipline; recognized expert within the business and industry; comprehensive knowledge of current technical and regulatory standards.

Key Relationship to Reach Solutions
Internal: Senior Management within Programming; Compliance Team; Members of Development of function.
External: External service providers and regulatory bodies.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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