Senior Clinical Information Science Specialist, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism

1 month ago


Boston, United States AstraZeneca PLC Full time

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. Most importantly, we do meaningful work that changes lives. It's our purpose that drives us, every day. Would you like to play an essential role in helping patients who need it the most?

If yes, explore the possibility of joining us as a Senior Clinical Information Science Specialist or, in a more experienced role as Clinical Information Science Associate Director, within Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM). The position sits within our Information Practice unit, a part of the Late-stage CVRM Biometrics organisation. Late-stage CVRM Biometrics consists of statistics, programming, data science and information experts for drug development in phase II and beyond. You will be part of a truly global team alongside some of the most respected specialists in the industry.

This role would be based at AstraZeneca's dynamic R&D site in Boston (US).

What you'll do

As a strategic information expert embedded within dynamic drug project teams, you will lead the delivery of information that clinical teams need to make decisions in the drug development process. You will be an authority on innovative use of information and data to help shape our trials and portfolio.

You will use a variety of information sources such as scientific literature, competitive intelligence, internal and external clinical trial databases and techniques such as specialist information search and analysis, data visualization and benchmarking to extract and present key relevant information.

You will be partly or fully accountable for Information Practice delivery scope in one or more drug projects by own contribution or leadership of other information practice staff, partners and suppliers. You will lead or contribute to proactive development and execution of the Project Information Strategy, providing foresight into what information will be needed to support upcoming drug project needs to achieve goals and milestones, and to drive the active re-use of Information assets and clinical data.

Your accountabilities will include:

* Support decision-making in clinical design, submission and interpretation by identifying, extracting and presenting back meaningful facts and data via internal and external information sources
* Enable quality decisions by providing comprehensive access to key decisions and rationale for study designs and project milestones from phase II and throughout the project life cycle, helping the organization to grow and maintain scientific knowledge
* Information strategy for project and TA, proactively assessing information gaps that needs to be filled, enable re-use of information between project and TA and define new ways of working cross projects applying knowledge of external environment and trends
* Organize and structure information for drug development decisions and for reuse of information and data

Essential for the role

To succeed in this role you have a passion for science and strong ability to know what information to seek, how to find it, and how to share it with teams in a clear and meaningful way. You will be excited by the prospect of playing a key role within drug development projects, and contribute to a new understanding of patients, disease, and pharmacological interventions that will ultimately lead to new medicines for unmet clinical need.

In addition, you will also have:

* Bachelors or advanced degree in Life Science, Computer Science, Information Science or equivalent experience + 1 years' relevant experience
* Significant experience in the application of information and knowledge management in a clinical or scientific setting (settings could include, but are not limited to clinical drug development, medical writing, medical affairs, clinical operations, competitor intelligence, regulatory intelligence)
* Understanding of the pharmaceutical clinical drug development process (with a preference for late-stage drug development in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolism)
* Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in communicating complex information to a diverse audience
* Demonstrated leadership capability, including ability to influence stakeholders
* Good organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and follow a timeline
* Great attention to detail

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's 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. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you Welcome with your application (CV and cover letter) no later than May 24 2024.

Date Posted

30-Apr-2024

Closing Date

09-May-2024Our 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.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.



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