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AstraZeneca

Site Engagement Lead, Associate Director (IL, OH, MI, WI)

$138K–$207K

US · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026

Experience
Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is stated as preferred; no years specified.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification aligned to the role.

About the job

Implements AstraZeneca’s site relationship strategy, building clinical-site partnerships and improving feasibility, study start-up, recruitment, and trial execution across the assigned territory.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with priority clinical sites and establish the Partners in Care Network in priority disease areas.
  • Lead or coordinate feasibility, site selection, and performance oversight, using metrics to address obstacles and improve recruitment and study execution.
  • Collaborate with clinical teams and other functions to resolve study challenges, share best practices, and support recruitment and retention initiatives.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, preferably life science, or equivalent qualification aligned to the role.
  • Relevant knowledge of drug development, GxP processes, ICH-GCP, country regulations, and clinical study management.
  • Fluent written and spoken business-level English.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.

Nice to have

  • Previous pharmaceutical-industry experience, preferably in Clinical Operations (CRA / SrCRA / LSAD) or related fields.
  • Valid driving license, if required by the country of employment.

Pay

USD 137,937 to USD 206,906 base salary

Tools

advanced tools and informatics

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First seen Oct 28, 2026 · Last verified Nov 6, 2026 (UTC)