Location: Barcelona (on-site)

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and ambitious world.

Introduction to role:

Are you passionate about quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! As an Associate Director in R&D Quality Assurance at AstraZeneca, you will lead a variety of GCP & GVP audits with a focus on Digital Health, Cell Therapy, Precision Medicine and Medical Devices. This role is perfect for a self-motivated, diligent team player who is committed to the success of our business.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, leading, conducting and reporting audit activities for R&D GxP risk-based audit programs. You will also deliver proactive GxP inspection support and management, and manage significant CAPAs related to audit and/or inspection findings in collaboration with functions owning the issues.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion
• Strong collaborative, influencing and interpersonal skills – curious to understand business environment
• Skilled at managing & using technology
• Ability to maintain and create professional networks with partners
• Supplier qualification
  
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Project management experience
• Experience in managing regulatory health authority GxP Inspections
• Key Account management
• Audit expertise
  
  
  

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our Oncology R&D team is dedicated to this mission, and we are looking for individuals who are ready to join us in this ambitious endeavor. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules at all stages of our innovative pipeline, we keep pushing forward. Fusing ground breaking science with the latest technology to achieve breakthroughs. Backed by investment, we are aiming to deliver 6 new molecular entities by 2025.

Are you ready to make a difference? Are you ready to follow the science and pioneer new frontiers? If so, apply today and join us in our mission to improve the lives of millions with cancer.