Director Study Management (DSM)

Lead and empower our high-performing and growing Clinical Operations Team as our next Director Study Management at Acerta Pharma in Oss, Netherlands. 

Shape the future of hematology research by coaching, building and developing the skillset of our global dynamic Clinical Operations team. We are seeking an inspiring line manager with extensive leadership skills and passion for innovation. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes worldwide!

In this global environment you will find more than enough personal development opportunities! If you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced atmosphere, possess a genuine passion for clinical trials, and enjoy the challenge of leading and nurturing talented teams, then this might be the ideal role for you!

Director Study Management (DSM)
Oss, Netherlands (3 days per week office based)
Full-time 

Your challenge:

As our new DSM, you will drive success through recruiting, retaining, leading, and developing the team of Global Study Associates (GSA) and Global Study Managers (GSM) (Team 10-15 fte). Your role is pivotal in providing direction, support, and solutions to project and operational challenges, ensuring the seamless delivery of clinical trials.
At all times you ensure that your team members are well-trained and operate in full compliance with ethical standards, company policies, and established procedures. You'll oversee performance management by providing constructive feedback and recognising achievements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What else will you be doing?
•    Leading a team with a global scope, leveraging cultural intelligence to effectively manage and collaborate across diverse teams and geographies.
•    Taking an active role in setting and implementing the vision and strategy for the Study Management and Operations (SMO) Hub, ensuring alignment with the broader Haematology Clinical Operations Vision & Strategy.
•    Developing the leadership capabilities of your team, ensuring they possess the confidence and competence to support complex, global projects.
•    Engaging confidently with global stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment across all levels of the organisation.
•    Promoting and encouraging innovation and creativity within the team and work closely with Leadership and Global Study Leads to optimise resource forecasting and study team allocation.
•    Ensure compliance with external regulations and AstraZeneca standards, and work across Hubs to develop globally efficient ways of working.

What do you bring?
As an inspiring and proactive leader with strong clinical study management and coaching skills, you know how to motivate and excel your team. In addition, you:
•    Bring at least 5 years of project management experience in clinical research within a global pharmaceutical company or CRO.
•    Bring a minimum of 3 years direct line management experience with a team of Clinical Operations professionals.
•    Early-phase and/or oncology experience (preferred).
•    Have comprehensive knowledge of the clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process.
•    Demonstrate strong leadership skills, cultural intelligence, and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively across a global landscape.
•    Are well-versed in ICH-GCP principles.
•    Have excellent command of the English language.

We will only consider candidates who are already living in Europe and are happy to relocate within easy commuting distance to our offices in Oss, The Netherlands. 

For expat candidates we offer:
•    a relocation package (including support for the application to the tax authorities for the 30% tax ruling).
•    an expat program, including a Dutch language course and the opportunity to learn more about the Dutch culture.

What do we offer you?
•    A dynamic, innovative and international working environment. You are part of the development process of new drugs that can make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. 
•    The opportunity to further develop yourself, for example, into a position offering even more responsibility. International growth (within AstraZeneca) is also one of the possibilities.
•    Good primary & secondary benefits including 8% holiday allowance, 25 holidays on a full-time basis plus office closure between X-mas and New Year + Good Friday.
•    Collective pension with a fixed percentage personal contribution, bonus scheme.
•    Personal budget which can be used for vitality, home office equipment, sustainability or personal development. 
•    Access to internal training and learning and development offerings. 
•    You can partly work from home (2 days per week on a full time base (40 hours). 

The Team
You will work in the Clinical Operations Team in Oss which consists of >30 experienced professionals in various roles. We work closely with AstraZeneca's Haematology Clinical Operations teams in Toronto (CAN), US, UK (Cambridge) and Spain (Barcelona). The culture in Oss is informal, a great team spirit and a willingness to share and learn from each other. We all work for the same purpose: to develop drugs that make a difference in patients' quality of life. 
The team is looking forward to welcome new, energetic, experienced and inquisitive colleagues.

Acerta Pharma 
At our international headquarters in Oss, the Netherlands, we are working to develop new treatment options for patients with specific types of blood cancer. Together with our colleagues of AstraZeneca in US, Canada, Spain and UK we are committed to innovative drug discovery and development, especially in the field of haematological oncology.

Acerta has received approval from both the US (FDA) and the European Regulator (EMA) for its small molecule BTK inhibitor for treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). In addition, AstraZeneca and Acerta Pharma are collaborating on a large number of other innovative medicines to treat haematological malignant diseases.

Apply:
If you have any questions about this vacancy, our Recruitment Team, Caroline van Oppen, Karin Raadschelders can be reached at info@werkenbijacertapharma.nl or by phone on +31(0)85 - 047 0244.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.