The Associate Director Clinical Research (ADCR) is responsible for delivering the committed part of all clinical interventional studies under their supervision according to agreed resources, and timelines complying with AZ Procedural Documents, international guidelines such as ICH-GCP as well as relevant local regulations.

The ADCR is responsible for line managing dedicated group(s) of staff such as Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and/or Clinical Study Administrators (CSAs) and is responsible for planning and utilization of staff resources, objective setting and performance follow-up.

As assigned, the ADCR is responsible for ensuring that study sites are identified, site qualifications performed, set up, initiated, monitored, closed and documentation archived, as agreed locally.

In some countries a ADCR may also take responsibilities as Local Study Associate Director (LSAD) if required and agreed with the (Senior) Director, Country Head.

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