Director, Early Oncology Clinical Operations Technology & Vendor Excellence

Role: Strategic leadership position overseeing clinical operations technology and vendor management within Early Oncology at AstraZeneca. Objectives include driving the technology strategy, optimizing vendor partnerships, and integrating innovative solutions like AI and automation into clinical trial workflows. Responsibilities encompass managing the vendor technology roadmap, overseeing external vendor performance and relationships, and leading digital innovation initiatives across CPSO and its COE communities. The role also involves building operational excellence, ensuring technology platform reliability, and fostering an innovation culture. Collaboration spans global clinical solutions, procurement, and external partners, with a focus on improving trial speed, quality, and efficiency. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related fields; 10+ years in pharma, biotech, or CRO environments; extensive experience in clinical operations, digital transformation, and vendor governance. Preferred skills include familiarity with AI, digital health tools, decentralized trials, and regulatory compliance. High-value specifics: focus on early oncology, leveraging advanced clinical trial technologies, and working within a global, matrixed organization. The position offers a senior, impactful role with global scope, requiring influence without authority and leadership in innovation and operational excellence.