Global Development Medical Director
Global Development Medical Director
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Global Development Medical Director Respiratory and Immunology
As a Global Development Medical Director you will support the clinical project team and assist the Global Clinical Project Leader and Global Clinical Head with the design & interpretation process establishing clear design objectives for clinical programs and studies. You will provide medical input into the content of core labelling texts and medical support for commercial activities. You will provide support for medical monitoring of clinical studies. You will also provide medical and scientific expertise as well as tactical and strategic medical input to the development of AstraZenecas compounds; primarily from Phase IIb to Phase IV. This includes but is not limited to the design delivery and interpretation of pivotal clinical trials and of studies that further characterize the overall benefit and risk and value of Respiratory and Immunology products in late-stage development.
In the BioPharmaceuticals Research & Development Late-stage Development Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) function you will be given the opportunity to work in a truly international working environment with opportunities to meet and discuss with key external experts other medical colleagues and experts in basic science as well as commercial and regulatory functions. Our therapy area aligned groups of physicians and scientists provide clinical guidance and scientific leadership for clinical development programs within AstraZenecas global organization.
The Global Development Medical Director will work in a wide range of aspects in pharmaceutical medicine and due to the global responsibilities there will be a multitude of contacts with health authorities colleagues and marketing companies within AstraZeneca. This is an opportunity to take on the challenges of clinical development in a group of positive focused and highly motivated colleagues.
What you will do:
- Provide medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field of respiratory diseases and wider range of immunological disorders
- Provide medical and scientific leadership in the innovative design execution and interpretation of clinical trials in one or more development programs.
- Build strong relationships with a network of external scientific experts.
- Work closely with colleagues in other functions including Patient Safety Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Operations.
- You will be involved primarily in late stage (Ph2b and later) clinical programs but will collaborate with colleagues supporting Early (R&I) stage programs as well as medical affairs colleagues.
- Lead and contribute to medical monitoring of trials
- Provide expert medical input into the preparation of regulatory documents and interactions with regulatory authorities.
- Provide expert medical and scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature.
- Develop and review protocols informed consent investigators brochure and other clinical development documents.
- Participate in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations at scientific meetings and congresses.
Basic Qualifications
- MD or MD/PhD with minimum of 1 year of clinical experience or experience in drug development
- Understanding of clinical trials methodology
- Collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally
Preferred Qualifications
- Pulmonary medicine Immunology Rheumatology Allergy or Dermatology background is desirable.
- Experience in the design execution and interpretation of Late Stage clinical trials
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca we are driven by a shared purpose to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Our dynamic environment fosters innovation collaboration and continuous learning. Here youll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry contributing to groundbreaking research that has the potential to impact millions of lives worldwide.
Date Posted
26-May-2025Closing Date
31-May-2025AstraZeneca 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.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
