AstraZeneca Posted July 3, 2026

Study Start Up Manager

Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye Full time
Clinical Development Manager

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About this opportunity

Job Description

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

Join a place built on innovation and creativity. Where different views and perspectives are welcomed and valued. An environment that champions inclusion, and teams that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in life science or a related discipline

Good knowledge of ICH-GCP and relevant local regulations

Proven experience in clinical trial start-up activities at country level, with end-to-end involvement from feasibility completion through site activation

Basic understanding of the drug development process

Strong hands-on experience in preparing, coordinating, and managing initial regulatory submissions

Demonstrated ownership of start-up timelines, with the ability to track, manage, and drive site activation milestones

Proven ability to identify start-up risks, manage competing priorities, and implement solutions to ensure timelines are met

Experience supporting or overseeing study start-up budgets and financial aspects related to activation

Good understanding of local regulatory environment and Ministry of Health procedures

Solid understanding of Import License processes and regulatory requirements relevant to clinical trials

Experience coordinating Investigational Product (IMP) and study equipment delivery to sites Strong knowledge of essential documents and ability to ensure site readiness, including ISF preparation and inspection readiness

Fluency in Turkish and English (written and spoken)

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities:

Full ownership of country-level start-up activities from post-feasibility to site activation

Prepare, Preparation, coordination and tracking of initial regulatory submissions

Preparation, coordination and tracking of initial regulatory submissions

Responsibility for initial contracts and start-up related budget activities

Tracking of import licenses, IMP and study equipment delivery

Oversight of ISF preparation and site readiness.

Why AstraZeneca?

A high performing team, we are united and motivated by our shared purpose – to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We come to work each day to make a difference – to patients, society and our company. In our work we aim to bring wider benefits to society – building healthy communities and limiting our impact on the planet. We are committed to leading the quest to meet rising global demand for effective healthcare. The shared creativity through both internal and external collaboration unlocks challenges and brings new solutions. You will be valued. Not only for your unique contribution, skills and background, but because we recognise people are our greatest asset. Here we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazenecaturkiyekariyer/

Visit our Careers Website: https://www.astrazeneca.com.tr/farkli-dusunen-ezber-bozan-deger-yaratan.html

Date Posted

03-Tem-2026

Closing Date

30-Ağu-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.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Şişli, İstanbul, Türkiye
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Development role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 266 comparable Manager Clinical Development roles across 45 biopharma companies.

266Comparable roles tracked
231Currently active
45Companies hiring similar roles
29Countries represented

Salary context

64 of 266 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Clinical Trials Data Associate (P1) · Lilly $79,206/yr – $91,087/yr
Highest disclosed · Statistical Advisor · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $226,185/yr – $292,710/yr
Peer group range $85,146 – $259,448 (median $178,650)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 266 comparable roles

United States102
India50
China14
United Kingdom13
Poland13
Germany10

+ 23 more countries

Seniority mix

266 of 266 peers have a known seniority level

Manager145
Associate Director73
Associate48

Therapeutic area mix

26 of 266 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology9
Cardiovascular / CVRM6
Immunology6
Neuroscience3
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Ophthalmology1

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