Digital Health Implementation Lead - Digital Health R&D

AstraZeneca Gaithersburg, Maryland
digital health r&d lead digital patients health oncology digital solutions data management team operational
October 23, 2022
AstraZeneca
Gaithersburg, Maryland
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About Astrazeneca


AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation 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.


What you will do

AstraZeneca’s R&D Digital Health Oncology Organization develops digital solutions to support our development and commercial drug portfolios. These digital solutions range from the innovative and optimized use of electronic Clinical Outcomes Assessments (eCOA), all the way through to stand-alone Digital Therapeutics and typically encompass connected devices and sensors, patient-completed questionnaires that can be coupled with medical device software to:


  • Generate patient-relevant evidence as support of novel digital endpoints

  • Improve clinical development, through optimizing data collection and data use by AZ, HCP and patients

  • Provide enriched data sets to support regulatory submissions, and differentiated labelling

  • Optimise real world medication use by patients through digital interventions and improve clinical outcomes


Moreover, it includes digital solutions to support the patient and investigator experience in the clinical trial, based on feedback from patients and sites, some examples of these include:


  • E-Consent

  • Solutions to help patient navigate the trial requirements

  • Telemedicine to have virtual visits/remote visits not all physical

  • Remote monitoring and assessments

  • Medication management

  • Providing and receiving feedback to and from the patient regarding the study


Typical Accountabilities :


  • As part of the Digital Health Oncology Team, the Implementation Lead will be responsible for execution of the Oncology GPT Digital Strategies. This is in alignment with the SET and Board approved goal to have Digital Strategies reviewed across 90% of projects in 2021. The holder of this role will collaborate and partner within an extended team structure across CPTs, Digital Health – Oncology, Clin Ops and Dev Ops to craft, develop and implement digital patient solutions to support the execution of clinical trials, and digital therapeutics crafted to augment the efficacy of AZ pharmaceutical products. The role holder will also contribute to defining processes and ways of working for now and the future.


    This role includes but is not limited to:


  • Accountable for the operational implementation of the digital strategy, as approved by GPT within the agreed scope and budget.

  • Supports a cross-functional project working (or sub) teams tasked with the delivery of digital plans.

  • Ensure risks, issues and opportunities at the operational level are transparent and actively managed.

  • Develop and manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders to support innovative approaches.

  • Ensure that local requirements associated with digital technology are incorporated in operational delivery plans – to enable successful digital technology implementation.

  • Work closely with CPTs, Global & Local Study Teams, Supply Teams, and other GPT sub-teams to deliver a smooth implementation of digital support solutions and medical devices.

  • Help build a learning organization: ensure that any learning associated with the program is shared with the Digital Organization.


Essential Requirements :


  • Bachelors Hons Degree in scientific field or equivalent

  • Relevant experience in R&D and strong knowledge of Drug Development processes

  • Knowledge in Digital Health applications

  • Well developed Project management skills, including managing vendors, budgets, timelines and risks

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional setting with internal as well as external partners

  • Ability to challenge the status quo, take ownership and holds self and others accountable

  • Senior Stakeholder management skill with together with proven negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal leadership skills

  • Effective problem and conflict solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with ambiguity and create clarity

  • Passion for Patients, representing the needs of diverse patient backgrounds and views in all decision making.


Why AstraZeneca?


At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being an excellent Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your ambitious spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.


So, what’s next?

  • Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

  • Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.


Where can I find out more?


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