Global Clinical Head, Rheumatology
Global Clinical Head, Rheumatology
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Are you passionate about science and experienced in Rheumatology Do you possess strategic and operational leadership skills Then now is the time to join us!
AstraZenecas pipeline of innovative medicines is consistently growing within Respiratory and Immunology. Within R&I we take innovative regulatory approaches to bring life-changing treatments to those who need it working across our late-stage development pipeline and the business as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The Global Clinical Head (GCH) is the most senior medical scientific expert on an asset/product/indication team and is a core member of the Franchise Team and/or the Global Product Team.
What Youll Do
- This person will be accountable for all clinical scientific aspects of the product/asset including the benefit/risk of a product and/or asset as well as the scientific strategies for clinical components of the Target Product Profile (TPP) Target Product Claim (TPC) Clinical Development Plan (CDP) Clinical components of regulatory documents and core labelling texts.
- Provide clinical and medical expertise input into overall project strategy.
- Will have accountability for the clinical deliverables i.e. clinical studies clinical components of regulatory submissions etc to time.
- Serve as the single point of contact for TA-Heads and R&D leaders for clinical and scientific components of the product and/or indications
Essential for the Role
- An MD MBBS or other equivalent medical degree from an accredited university
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience within the immunology rheumatology allergy or autoimmune space including late-phase drug development experience.
- Developed/delivered multiple complex and large studies (e.g. including but not limited to multinational outcome studies).
- Demonstrated success in influencing functions outside of clinical and across geographies.
- Experience of benefit/risk assessment and creating patient risk management plans.
- Experience with global regulatory submissions and interacting with major regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead coach and mentor other physicians/scientists.
- Excellent communication skills across stakeholder groups.
- Fit for purpose business acumen and insight into payer and reimbursement hurdles globally
Desirable for the role
- Global external awareness within the therapeutic area.
- Global regulatory awareness.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
- Experience in several organizations and geographic locations
- Experience of working with Market Companies to deliver studies/projects.
- Experience of clinical/commercial interface.
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change we seize it and make it happen because any opportunity no matter how small can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.
Location: Boston MA
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.
Where can I find out more
Respiratory and Immunology at AstraZeneca: Respiratory and Immunology - Our therapy areas - AstraZeneca
Life at AstraZeneca : Posted
30-May-2025Closing Date
Our 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:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
