Global Clinical Solutions department (GCS) drives the delivery of Business Process Excellence and Technology for the Clinical Operations organization, owning and providing industry leading process, technology and services on behalf of Clinical Operations and its internal and external Partnerships.

The GCS Specialist in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) team is expected to be able to take the following roles within the team:

- Test Lead – responsible for creating User Acceptance Testing documentation (Test Plan, Test Scripts, Test Report), review of the User Requirement Specification (to understand testing requirements) and tracking testing issues

- Tester – responsible for Test Scripts execution

The team members will be cooperating with:

- Global Study Team representatives to clarify user requirements, scope of testing and intended system functionality

- Supply Chain Study Managers to receive input to the testing documentation

- Vendor Representatives (Project Managers) to set testing pre-requisites and work on testing issues

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or other equal education that supports Skills and Capabilities of the position and ensures successful conduct of accountabilities/responsibilities and appropriate interactions with internal/external customers
• Organizational and time management skills, ability to multitask
• Analytical skills
• Computer proficiency
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Strong communication skills

Desirable

• University degree in biological science or health care related field
• A good understanding of the clinical trial process
• Programming experience or programming aptitude
• Work experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in the environment of clinical study delivery/clinical development processes
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development and clinical study processes and associated government regulations, ICH GCP.
• Ability to identify risks and issues as well as possible solutions
• GxP trained
• Some experience in Validation/User Acceptance Testing of computerised systems in a regulated environment, preferably the Pharmaceutical industry, including familiarity with documentation such as Validation/Test Plans, Reports, Test scripts (including test scripts execution), Functional Risk Assessment etc. and knowledge of regulatory (GxP, SOX etc.) requirements for computerised systems and infrastructure
• Some experience in IxRS/eCOA/ePRO/Spirometry/ECG solutions delivery

Date Posted

Closing Date

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.