Vice President, Global Head Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics
Vice President, Global Head Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics
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Vice President and Global Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
Location:
(Sweden/Gothenburg UK/Cambridge US/Boston or Gaithersburg)
About the Role:
We are seeking an innovative and strategic Global Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics to lead a dynamic team of approximately 150 scientists across multiple global locations including Sweden UK US Spain and India. This pivotal leadership role will be accountable and drive the advancement of our clinical programs related to clinical pharmacology dose and exposure response prediction across all therapy area with a particular focus at Oncology Obesity and Immunology. It is expected to integrate cuttingedge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and systems modelling to enhance drug development strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Team Management: Oversee and mentor a diverse globally distributed team of 150 scientists fostering a collaborative and innovative culture to achieve scientific and organizational goals
- Strategic Development: Develop and execute a forwardthinking strategy for clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics aligning with company objectives and leveraging AI and advanced analytics to optimize drug development pipelines.
- Representation within AstraZeneca: Chair the clinical pharmacology review board and contribute as a core member of the First in Human Review Board the Executive Safety Board the Clinical Pharmacology Safety (CPSS) leadership and if required deputize for the Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) at early and latestage strategic portfolio committees.
- Scientific Expertise: Provide deep expertise in either Oncology Immunology or Obesity guiding the design and implementation of clinical pharmacology studies including systems modelling and dose optimization.
- Global Collaboration: Partner with crossfunctional teams in particular the therapy areas as well as clinical operations regulatory affairs and data science across multiple regions to ensure seamless integration of pharmacology insights into global clinical programs.
- Innovation and AI Integration: Drive the adoption of AI and machine learning tools through academic and industry collaborations to enhance dose and clinical outcome predictions streamline trial designs and accelerate decisionmaking processes e.g. digital twins.
- Regulatory and Compliance: Ensure all clinical pharmacology activities meet global regulatory standards contributing to successful submissions and interactions with regulatory authorities worldwide.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build on strong communication skills and reputation as a scientific expert represent the organization at AstraZenecas senior governance meetings as well as global conferences with key opinion leaders to advance the companies scientific reputation and influence.
- Operations: responsible for the operational excellence of the organization including investments and budget.
Qualifications:
- Education: PhD or equivalent in Clinical Pharmacology Pharmacometrics or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 15 years of global experience in clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Proven track record of leading large geographically dispersed teams (100 scientists).
- Extensive expertise in Oncology Obesity or Immunology with a strong portfolio of successful clinical programs.
- Demonstrated experience in integrating AI or advanced computational tools into drug development processes.
- Skills: Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into actionable plans.
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills to manage and inspire a diverse global team.
- Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and clinical trial design.
- Proficiency in AIdriven methodologies and systems modelling for drug development is highly desirable.
- Global Perspective: Experience working across multiple regions (e.g. Europe North America Asia) with cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
Why Join Us:
Join a dynamic company that values innovation dedication and a collaborative spirit. As a leader in clinical pharmacology you will have the chance to leverage your extensive expertise to spearhead groundbreaking projects that have the potential to transform patient care worldwide.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.
- Lead a worldclass team at the forefront of clinical pharmacology and drug development.
- Drive impactful research in Oncology Obesity and Immunology addressing critical global health challenges.
- Shape the future of drug development through strategic AI integration.
- Work in a flexible global environment with opportunities to collaborate across diverse cultures and regions.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all relevant applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability gender or gender orientation pregnancy or maternity leave status race or national or ethnic origin age religion or belief gender identity or reassignment marital or civil partnership status protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Date Posted
12May2025Closing Date
27Jul2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
