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Director Study Operations

AstraZeneca -
Barcelona, Barcelona provincia

Detalles del empleo

Jornada completa
Hace 9 días

Cualificaciones

Microsoft Excel
Grado
Gestión de conflictos
Liderazgo
Habilidades de comunicación
Negociación

Descripción completa del empleo

Posted date Jun. 23, 2026

Contract type Full time

Job ID R-255046

Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?

AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.

We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.

Who do we look for?

Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.

Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.

Success Profile

Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.

Diverse collaborators

This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.

Cutting-edge innovators

When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.

Resilient trailblazers

Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.

Agile movers

Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.

Responsibilities

Job ID R-255046 Date posted 06/23/2026

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

Introduction to the role

Responsible for leading, developing, supporting, and providing direction to Study Management personnel to enable delivery of drug projects and non-drug projects. Accountable for resourcing Study Management members on study teams to support delivery of clinical programs. The role holder will also be responsible for embedding consistent ways of working across locations and building Study Management capabilities.

Ensure that direct reports are equiped with the right skills and capabilities to successfully lead and deliver clinical trials. Take responsibility and act as a change agent to drive consistent implementation of globally agreed BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations strategies including processes and technology related to the delivery of studies.

Typical Accountabilities

Line management of Study Management Late staff

Recruit, Retain & Develop personnel

Demonstrate AZ values

Provide skills and capability training to personnel to support their development

Ensure personnel have been trained and work within compliance of ethics, company policies and standard procedures

Role model and embed a performance driven culture and coach staff for optimum performance

Develop and nurture capabilities of our present and future AZ leaders

Manage performance including feedback and rewards

Provide expertise and direction to support direct reports with proactive problem/risk identification, solution building and issue resolution to facilitate achievement of objectives on time and to appropriate quality

Timely assignment of capable Study Management resources to meet the clinical study team demands, in collaboration with other members of Study Management Leadership team, and the Capacity Management Team

Study Management

Participate in setting, and responsible for implementing, the vision & strategy for the Study Management, aligned with BioPharmaceuticals ClinicalVision & Strategy

Contribute to business strategy and streamline processes for drug/non-drug projects or departmental activities

Lead and support change by encouraging diversity of solutions and implementing process changes consistently across Study Management

Act as a change Agent, with local and global impact, to ensure adoption of global initiatives

Promote and encourage innovation and creativity

Work within Study Management to achieve accurate resource forecasting and develop solutions to efficiently and flexibly resource study teams

Promote and encourage communication within and across Study Management and BioPharmaceuticals Clinical

Ensure quality and compliance to External Regulations and AZ Standards

Work across the locations to develop global efficient ways-of-working

Provide expert input into functional and cross-functional global processes

Foster the sharing of study delivery knowledge, information, and best practice

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in medical or biological science, or related subject or equivalent qualification or experience.

10 or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Comprehensive experience of clinical and Drug Development process within a pharmaceutical or clinical background

Proven leadership and ability to promote motivation and empower others in order to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives

Thorough knowledge of Study Management processes in both local regulation and global environment

An understanding of the therapeutic areas related to AstraZeneca’s products

Strong leadership, problem solving, stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills

Ability to lead change with a positive approach to the challenges of change for self, team, and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business

Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global and regional environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal skills

Desirable

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline

Line management experience

Expert reputation within the business and industry

Extensive knowledge of the latest technical information

Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.

Date Posted

23-jun-2026

Closing Date

02-jul-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.

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Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.

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What we offer

We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.

An award-winning company

We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.

Inclusive environment

Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.

Work-life balance

Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.

Sustainability initiatives

We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.