Director, Clinical Functional Partnering

Company: AstraZeneca
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

This role is responsible for partnering across BioPharmaceuticals R&D, providing data-driven insights to inspection readiness, regulatory compliance, and empowering study teams to deliver clinical studies. The Director, Clinical Quality is responsible for the delivery of Quality Management activities related to clinical operations within R&D working with team members across the business to embed quality/compliant practices while leading and guiding proactive inspection readiness activities. They are also accountable for identifying and sharing industry trends in quality for the new business area(s), in their scope, through benchmarking with industry peers. Typical Accountabilities: Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to support quality and compliance related initiatives/activities and act as a quality champion promoting a culture of quality across R&D. Provide expert advice and standard process guidance on GCP or other relevant regulatory standards (such as GCP for labs, GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.) for quality events, initiatives, and improvement programs (issues/audits/inspections/ corrective/preventive actions [CAPA] and new/current business processes). Support teams as they prepare for regulatory inspections (where necessary) and internal audits. This can include activities such as interpreting readiness checklists, identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies, building quality issue storyboards, providing study team assistance & support during inspection and post inspection/audit tasks (responses, CAPA, lessons learned) Coordinate and support identification and management of quality risks, including mitigation of risks and communication of significant risks to management Provide support to the Leadership Team for the group’s strategic direction and priorities. Help develop clinical quality objectives and strategies that foster an environment passionate about quality, including communications and critical issues. Develop and implement continuous improvements by collating including reporting quality related trends and metrics periodically, escalating where necessary, and tracking related activities. Maintain current knowledge and awareness of regulations / guidance as well as any internal processes pertaining to clinical trials; provide interpretations of regulations and assessing impact on our systems and providing recommendations, where necessary. Provide quality and compliance support to assigned functional areas within Clinical Operations and R&D pertaining to the above. Assist in creation and maintenance of tools and processes to proactively address readiness for internal and regulatory GCP/GXP audits and inspections and development/maintenance of other tools and processes to support and improve the above responsibilities. Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential University degree in related discipline (preferably in life science), higher degree in a scientific or business discipline is desirable 5 years of in depth proven experience in a clinical compliance or quality related position with a track record of success in leading quality and compliance activities Knowledge of current GCP guidelines and regulations, including ICH guidance and other regulatory requirements. Demonstrated project management skills Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today! Date Posted 06-Feb-2026 Closing Date 21-Feb-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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