AstraZeneca

Director, Site Management – Monitoring

AstraZeneca
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeCanadaLead💰 CA$151,884 - CA$199,348 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Study Processes, ICH-GCP guidelines, and project management while effectively leading teams and managing resources to deliver high-quality clinical trials. Proficient in both spoken and written French, with strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration and influence stakeholders.

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Clinical Study ProcessICH-GCP GuidelinesProject ManagementLine Management ExperienceFluency in French

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Deliver the committed part of all clinical interventional studies under supervision according to resources, budget, timelines, AZ Procedural Documents, ICH-GCP and local regulations.
  • Line manage dedicated staff groups and plan staff resource utilization, budgets, objectives and performance follow-up.
  • Contribute to regional/global work tasks as delegated.
  • Ensure study sites are identified, qualified, set up, initiated, supervised, closed and archived.
  • Lead dedicated groups, build team spirit, develop team style and behaviour.
  • Ensure adequate study resources and direct-report workloads.
  • Develop, coach and performance-manage direct reports, including training and development plans.
  • Prepare salary and bonus proposals for direct reports with senior leadership and HR.
  • Contribute to country-level SMM organization, feasibility work and study delivery targets.
  • Improve study processes and procedures; maintain updated systems and inspection-ready eTMF.
  • Forecast study timelines, resources, recruitment, materials and drugs.
  • Direct local study teams on major commitments and resolve key issues.
  • Support regional SMM initiatives and collaborate with Medical Affairs.
  • Ensure country-level activities align with local policies and ethics codes.
  • Review SQV reports and accompanied/co-monitoring/training/QC visits.
  • Perform accompanied site visits under local QC plans, supporting coaching and development.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor degree in related subject area, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification (*)
  • Proficiency in both spoken and written french is a requirement.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Development Operations (CRA / SrCRA / LSAD) or other related fields.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proven project management experience.
  • Excellent organisational, analytical, influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Line management experience.
  • Very good knowledge of the Clinical Study Process and international ICH-GCP guidelines.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Monitoring Process.
  • Good understanding of the Study Drug Handling Process and the Data Management Process.
  • Good knowledge of relevant local and international regulations.
  • Good medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant AZ Therapeutic Areas.
  • Ability to deliver quality according to the requested standards.
  • Ability to champion efficient and effective methods/processes for delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.
  • Good ability to learn and adapt to work with IT systems.
  • Ability for national and international travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity
  • Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role)
  • Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program
  • 4 weeks’ paid vacation
  • Annual Personal Days
  • Contract Benefits Program for Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students)
  • Workplace accommodation for persons with disabilities
  • Flexible ways of working

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Hard Skills
Development OperationsMonitoring ProcessStudy Drug Handling ProcessData Management ProcessAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsQuality Standards DeliveryResource Forecasting
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipCoaching Skills
Tools & Technologies
ETMF SystemsIT Systems
Industry Keywords
Clinical TrialsLocal RegulationsEthics CodesFeasibility WorkSMM Organization