Global Development Medical Director, Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
Global Development Medical Director Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development
As aGlobal Development Medical Directoryou will support the clinical project team andassisttheGlobal Clinical Project Leader andGlobal ClinicalHead with the design & interpretation processestablishingclear designobjectivesfor clinical programs and studies. You will provide medical input into the content of core labelling texts and medical support for commercial activities support for medical monitoring of clinical studies.And you will also provide medical and scientificexpertiseas well as tactical and strategic medical input to the development of AstraZenecas compounds; primarily from Phase IIbto Phase IV.This includes the designdeliveryand 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 theBioPharmaceuticalsResearch & Development Late-stage Development Respiratory& Immunology function you will work in a truly international working environment with opportunities to meet and discuss with keyexternal experts other medical colleagues and experts in basic science as well as commercial and regulatory functions.
Our therapy areaalignedgroups of physicians and scientistsprovideclinical guidance and scientific leadership for clinical development programs within AstraZenecas global organization.
TheGlobal Development Medical Directorwill work in a wide range of aspects in pharmaceutical medicine and due to the globalresponsibilitiesthere will be a multitude of contacts with health authoritiescolleaguesand marketing companies within AstraZeneca. This is an opportunity to take on the challenges of clinical development in a group of positivefocusedand highly motivated colleagues.
What you will do:
Be involved in providing medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field ofrespiratory diseasesand wider range of immunologicaldisorders
Have an importantroleproviding medical and scientific leadership in the innovative designexecutionand interpretation of clinical trials in one or more developmentprograms.
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.
Be involved primarily in late stage (Ph2b and later) clinicalprogramswhile also collaborating with clinical colleagues supportingEarly(R&I)stage programs and medical affairs.
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 investigatorsbrochureand other clinical development documents.
Participatein the preparation ofscientificpublications and presentations at scientific meetings and congresses.
Basic Qualifications
MD or MD/PhD
3 years of pharmaceutical industryexperience OR3 years of clinical research experience in the academic or clinical practice setting
Demonstrated partnership and collaboration skills including acting as the leader and clearly communicating across countries and cultures
Fluent in oral and written English with good presentation skills and effective communication
Desired Qualifications:
Pulmonary medicine Immunology Rheumatology Allergy orDermatologybackgroundis desirable.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $241613 $362420 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -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 bold world.
Date Posted
24-Mar-2026Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Director
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