Director, Functional Process Expert

.WHY JOIN US?At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
With an ambitious goal of delivering 20 new medicines by 2030, there is no better place to make a difference in medicine, for patients, and in society.Join us on this exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
Our inclusive culture champions diversity and collaboration, and we are always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.
As part of our team, you'll contribute to groundbreaking advancements that will shape a healthier future for people everywhere.
Be a catalyst for change at AstraZeneca, where your work will have a real impact on improving people's lives.Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week.
Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.About the Opportunity:Are you ready to lead and innovate in the world of clinical trials?
As the Director, Study Management Functional Process Expert, you will be the pivotal link between Study Management and the Business Process Management Organisation (BPMO).
Your role will be crucial in fostering a process-centric culture that enhances quality and efficiency across clinical processes.
Collaborating closely with BPMO and Global Clinical Solutions, you will ensure that user requirements are met and effectively implemented in Study Management.A core aspect of your role will be to translate high-level processes and SOPs into practical, actionable steps for global study teams—bridging the gap between written procedures and real-world operations.
Leveraging your expertise in business process and stakeholder management, you will ensure clinical teams worldwide are both compliant and empowered to deliver with efficiency.You will also support Business Process Area Leads in reviewing procedural documents and proactively manage upcoming process changes.
Representing Study Management, you will address procedural framework governance, escalate issues, and coordinate evaluations of new procedures impacting Study Management.Accountabilities:Collaborate with BPMO and system owners to maintain global SM processes and tools.Provide functional representation during process changes, offering leadership, process knowledge, and insights.Translate SOPs and complex processes into reality for global study teams, enabling practical adoption and compliance across diverse teams.Review and manage functional approval of changes to clinical business processes.Develop and apply insights from process metrics to drive improvements