Externally Sponsored Research Manager
AstraZeneca
September 19, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: ESR Manager overseeing externally sponsored US clinical research in medical oncology, ensuring high-quality, compliant study execution aligned with franchise priorities. Responsibilities: act as local operational liaison, coordinate cross-functional collaboration, ensure regulatory and contractual compliance, manage study data, budgets, and documentation in ESR systems, and facilitate governance meetings. Monitor study performance, escalate issues, and support regulatory submissions. Qualifications: Bachelor's in a scientific or healthcare field or equivalent experience; 1-2+ years in pharma clinical study management, with familiarity in ESR/study management systems, GCP/ICH guidelines, and drug development processes. Preferred skills include stakeholder management, organizational agility, and adaptability. High-value specifics: focused on oncology, US site management, externally sponsored trials, with emphasis on compliance, data integrity, and operational efficiency. Work setup details not specified.