Associate Director Study Data Manager

Posted date sep. 16, 2026
Contract type Full time
Job ID R\-260084

Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
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AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.

We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R\&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R\&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology \& CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world\-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life\-changing medicines to patients.

Who do we look for?
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Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.

Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting\-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.

Success Profile
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Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth\-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.

Diverse collaborators

This is a speak\-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast\-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.

Cutting\-edge innovators

When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.

Resilient trailblazers

Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self\-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.

Agile movers

Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground\-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.

Responsibilities
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Job ID R\-260084 Date posted 09\-16\-2026
Responsible to coordinate the Clinical Data Management (CDM) deliverables on assigned clinical studies and may be an expert on CDM processes, standards, and technology. Member of the Global Study Team (GST) and the main point of contact for the Data Management (DM) vendor. Responsible to ensure CDM deliverables follow standards and meet data quality. Maintains business continuity for CDM processes and standards including integrity of the clinical database for the relevant studies. May work under direction of a Project Data Manager.

Typical Accountabilities

• Coordinate the Clinical Data Management deliverables on assigned studies depending on the relevant DM model and DM Vendor. Takes accountability and serves as the first line of contact at the study level.


• Demonstrates strong leadership, project management skills and operational knowledge in the planning and delivery of CDM deliverables at a study level, potentially under mentorship from a Project Data Manager.


• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all study level team members. Primary point of contact for DM vendor and provides guidance and supervision to Lead Data Manager/DM Team Lead working on the study (CRO or in\-house).


• Oversight and expertise input into the day\-to\-day operational aspects of DM for assigned studies; Responsible to identify risks and collaborate with the DM Vendor to mitigate the risks. Escalates issues/risks as necessary.


• High level understanding and contribution to corporate, therapeutic/indication and program specific data capture AZ standards.


• Drive adherence to AZ DM standards and processes for data quality and consistency of data capturing for assigned studies.


• Provide input into DM related activities associated with regulatory inspections/audits for assigned studies. Lead DM inspection preparation for assigned studies.


• May provide input to the selection and use of software systems, devices, and vendors.


• Responsible for compliance to Trial Master File requirements depending on the relevant DM model and DM Vendor.


• Support Senior Leaders to oversee DM Vendor performance, depending on relevant model. Review, assess and manage DM Vendor delivery against KPIs, budget and overall performance. Oversees vendor timelines and milestone deliverables for the assigned studies. Ensures DM Vendor billing is accurate and gives recommendations for payment of invoices depending on relevant model.


• Maintain an awareness of the external and internal trends in order to participate in change initiatives and continuous improvement activities related to DM operating models.


• Demonstrates willingness to take on ad hoc activities consistent with current work experience in support of DM.


• Mentoring junior Clinical Data Management colleagues

• University or college degree in the life sciences or related subject, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree.


• Solid knowledge of Clinical Data Management and experience in the Biotech/Pharma/CRO industry.


• Demonstrated current understanding of Good Clinical Data Management Practices (GCDMP) and relevant regulatory requirements.


• Strong Project Management and Lead DM experience; Exhibits expertise in metrics analysis and reporting methodologies.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with external partners.


• Demonstrated experience of clinical databases, different clinical data management systems and electronic data capture (EDC).


• Demonstrate understanding and experience in query management process and reconciliation activities.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills including effective problem solving.


• Ability to work independently without close supervision.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work in a global team environment.


• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, sound decision making skills, and high attention to detail.

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process.


• State of the art understanding of database structures, programming languages, data standards (CDISC) and practices as they apply to CRF design, database development, data handling and reporting.


• Demonstrated understanding of clinical data system design / development / validation and system interoperability.


• Demonstrates professionalism, diplomacy, mutual respect and the ability to manage/value diversity and cultural differences and promote productivity through encouragement.


• Experience within Sponsor organization and Regulatory inspections.

16\-sept\-2026
Closing Date

28\-sept\-2026
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry\-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non\-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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Reasons to Join
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Thomas Mathisen

There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.

Sales Representative Oslo, Norway
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.

Christine Recchio

Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work\-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.

Sales Representative California, United States
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work\-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.

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