Description
We are seeking a Field Clinical Advisor to join our team. This role will play a critical part in the successful execution of cell therapy clinical trials. You will be responsible for driving recruitment, retention, and safety management. You will also be responsible for providing education on clinical study protocols and optimizing the patient journey.
The ideal candidate will have a background in a health-related field and experience in clinical research or field-facing roles within oncology/hematology or advanced therapies. You should have a concentrated understanding of GCP, clinical trial operations, and cell therapy patient journey.
You will work closely with other functions, including Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, to promote AstraZeneca's diverse cell therapy portfolio. You will be responsible for building knowledge of AstraZeneca's cell therapy pipeline across multiple indications and assets.
You will also be responsible for capturing applicable field insights and delivering them to global and local partners to lead early risk identification and inform protocol/process adjustments. You will implement targeted protocol education to lift enrollment rates, reduce screen failures, and minimize attrition.
You will be the primary field point for protocol and clinical issues, evaluating and escalating, leading root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective/preventive actions to reduce deviations and data queries.
You will maintain current knowledge of local regulations, guidelines, codes of practice, and AstraZeneca policies, translating requirements into practical site actions and supporting inspection readiness.
You will operate within AZ policies/SOPs and local regulations. You will directly improve the speed, quality, and consistency of AstraZeneca's cell therapy trials, reducing cycle times, elevating protocol adherence, and accelerating patient access to innovative treatments.
Benefits offered include:
- A qualified retirement program
- Paid vacation, holidays, and paid leaves
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
- Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
- Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program
- Commission payment eligibility
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $197,000 to $295,000, depending on individualized factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Minimum of 5 years in clinical research or field-facing roles within oncology/hematology or advanced therapies; direct cell therapy experience is preferred. Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required; advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MSc, NP/PA, MD/RN) is preferred.
Ability to travel at least 50-80% regionally/nationally and internationally to support sites and program needs. Patient- and site-centric mindset. Data-informed approach to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.