AstraZeneca Posted September 18, 2026

Senior Clinical Study Administrator

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America Full time
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About this opportunity

This is what you will do:

The Clinical Study Administrator (CSA) assists in the coordination of study activities from the start up to execution and close out within Country Operations Management (COM) to ensure quality and consistency of trial deliverables to time, cost and quality objectives according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Alexion Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and evolving regulatory requirements.

The CSA collaborates closely with the Project Manager Country Operations (PMCO) and other local study team members in COM such as Study Start Up (SSU) manager, Clinical Research Associates (CRA), Site Management Leads (SML) and Head of Country Operations (HCO) in delivering support in the conduct of clinical trials in region or country.

You will be responsible for:

Providing support to the local study team in COM in achieving quality and timeliness of study deliverables across the lifecycle of assigned trials (site identification, feasibility, start up, recruitment, data deliverables, filing of complete study documentation)

End to end electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) set-up and maintenance, regulatory document tracking, tracking of team training documentation, milestone management in the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and other general trial support in the country or region as delegated or per assigned trials.

Providing support to the local study team including for start up activities in start-up phase: CDA delivery and negotiation, distribution and collection of documents, communication with sites during contract negotiation phase, Site File preparation and preparation and approval of sites for activation, etc

Collaborating with PMCO, CRAs, SSU manager and study vendors on the preparation, supports the handling and distribution of clinical trial supplies and maintenance of tracking information

Act as a central point of contact for the local study team in COM for designated project communications, correspondence, and associated documentation.

Input on the development and maintenance of project management and other global tracking tools (e.g: CTMS, smartsheets, etc).

Collaborating in global initiatives to standardize processes within and across countries (collaboration with other local and global CSAs)

Assist with local language translations, IRB/CEC/CA submissions in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs and other functions, as required within the country/region.

Providing support to local  COM team with local F2F study and team meetings (venue, cost, agenda, etc), support team teleconferences, assist with staff onboarding as required by country/region

Depending on the country/region, the CSA may provide varying levels of COM support to the department rather than to assigned studies as needed.

You will need to have:

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline, preferably life science.

Proficiency with MS Office Suite (excel, word, PowerPoint)

Understanding of the drug development process either via education or experience in the life sciences field.

Preferably minimum experience of 3 year in Development

Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, unafraid to ask questions.

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Strong attention to detail

Effective written and verbal communication skills

We would prefer for you to have:

Prior experience working in clinical research

Medical knowledge and ability to learn relevant Alexion rare disease areas.

Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators and in a matrix reporting structure

Manages change with a positive approach for self, team and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value to the business.

Ability to look for and champion more efficient and effective methods/ processes of delivering quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.

Team oriented and flexible; ability to respond quicky to shifting demands and opportunities

Ability to understand the impact of technology on projects and to use and develop computer skills while making appropriate use of systems/software in an e-enabled environment.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $82,798 to $124,196. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives, an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

18-Sep-2026

Closing Date

01-Oct-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.

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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22Countries represented

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