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Introduction to role:
Are you ready to dive into the world of Human Biological Samples (HBS) and play a pivotal role in medical research? HBS are crucial for discovering, developing, and implementing new treatments and diagnostics. As ethically sensitive materials, their collection, handling, and access are governed by strict regulations and ethical guidelines. Join us in ensuring compliance across AstraZeneca R&D programs involving HBS.
Accountabilities:
As an HBS Compliance Specialist, you'll manage technical aspects of global HBS projects, delivering compliance across AstraZeneca R&D. You'll maintain administrative control procedures to ensure standards are adhered to and quality programs are consistently applied. You'll support operational management with compliance queries and ensure training is available locally. You'll act independently or with minimal supervision to deliver high-quality project outputs, including reviewing informed consent forms, contracts, and ethics in studies. Strong IT skills are essential for managing large data sets.
Essential Skills/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree level education or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and understanding of compliance function, health care regulations, laws and standards related to HBS
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills
• Demonstrable team working skills
• Ability to work independently
• High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion
Desirable Skills/Experience:
• Knowledge and understanding of compliance function, health care regulations, laws, and standards
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
• Hands-on experience in collection, management and use of HBS
• Experience in review/interpretation of informed consent forms
• Experience in pharmaceuticals or a related industry
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Project management experience and skills
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
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Date Posted
31-Oct-2025Closing Date
13-Nov-2025AstraZeneca 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.