Clinical Research Associate

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification. 
• Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP. 
• Good knowledge of relevant local regulations. 
• Good medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant AZ Therapeutic Areas.  
• Basic understanding of the drug development process. 
• Good understanding of Clinical Study Management including monitoring, study drug handling and data management. 
• Excellent attention to details.  
• Good written and verbal communication skills.  
• Good collaboration and interpersonal skills.  
• Good negotiation skills.  
• Ability to travel nationally/internationally as required.   
• Valid driving license. 

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators.  
• Manages change with a positive approach for self, team and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business.   
• Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.  
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.  
• Familiar with risk-based monitoring approach including remote monitoring.  
• Good cultural awareness.  
• Ability to understand the impact of technology on projects and to use and develop computer skills while making appropriate use of systems/software in an enabled environment.  
• Team oriented and flexible; ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and opportunities. 

Why AstraZeneca:
Join a scientific community where industry and academia work side by side, bringing diverse perspectives to solve the hardest problems in cancer. You will collaborate with unexpected teams in the same room—trial physicians, statisticians, site experts and data engineers—sparking bold thinking grounded in patient outcomes.

Our global reach includes hundreds of preclinical collaborations across more than 26 countries and a dedicated alliance of seven leading cancer centers, giving you unparalleled exposure and influence. We back ambition with support, valuing kindness alongside high standards, and we equip you with cutting-edge science and technology so your contribution scales from a single site to breakthroughs that touch lives worldwide.

If you are ready to lead sites to higher performance and bring life-changing oncology medicines to patients faster, take the next step and shape the future of these pivotal studies with us.

Date Posted

08-Sep-2026

Closing Date

21-Sep-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.