Global Clinical Development Medical Director
AstraZeneca
Summary
Are you a clinical research physician ready for new opportunities? Would you like to play a pivotal role in the development of potential medicines? If you are passionate about being a medical leader for a cross-functional team in a group that drives action towards the improvement of global public health– join us! As a Global Clinical Development Medical Director you will have a unique opportunity to further elevate the Infectious Disease unit in one of the world’s most respected biopharmaceutical companies. The role holds a great development opportunity for the successful candidate whilst contributing to the positive journey that AstraZeneca is on.
Job description
Accountabilities
- Providing medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field of infectious diseases
- Help design, execute, and interpret clinical trials in one or more development programs (Phase 1 through Phase 3)
- Build strong relationships with a network of external scientific specialists and opinion leaders as well as site investigators
- Work closely with colleagues in other internal functions including Patient Safety, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Translational Medicine
- Medical oversight to ensure the safety of study participants including review of Adverse Events of Special Interest and Serious Adverse Events and review and writing of safety narrative reports
- Medical oversight responsibilities for medical activities outsourced to third party vendors
- Provide expert medical input and writing of regulatory documents and interactions/responses with regulatory authorities
- Provide expert medical and scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature
- Prepare publications and presentations for scientific meetings and congresses
Essential Skills/Experience
- Fully qualified physician (MD or MD PhD) with clinical experience in pulmonology (preferred), infectious disease, or other relevant specialty
- 1-3 years of experience in clinical drug development, preferably from pharma industry
- Strong understanding of clinical trials methodology with experience in the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies (e.g., medical monitoring, data cleaning, clinical study report writing)
- Excellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in clinical team settings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including giving presentations) in English
- Demonstrated AI/digital mindset and experience applying AI-enabled and generative AI tools to support clinical development activities (e.g., data analysis, medical writing, clinical trial operational efficiency)
- Must demonstrate high integrity
- Be office based at an AstraZeneca site at least 3 days a week
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Additional clinical experience in vaccines and/or monoclonal antibodies
- Named Investigator on several clinical trials
- 1-3 years of pharmaceutical industry knowledge and experience
- Progressed medicines into first time in human Phase 1, Phase 2 delivery of proof of principle, and Phase 3 pivotal efficacy studies
- Experience with Translational programs moving from preclinical to first in human studies and interpretation of immunological assay results
- Significant and consistent peer-reviewed publication track record
Requirements
- Fully qualified physician (MD or MD PhD) with clinical experience in pulmonology (preferred), infectious disease, or other relevant specialty
- 1-3 years of experience in clinical drug development, preferably from pharma industry
- Strong understanding of clinical trials methodology with experience in the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies (e.g., medical monitoring, data cleaning, clinical study report writing)
- Excellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in clinical team settings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including giving presentations) in English
- Demonstrated AI/digital mindset and experience applying AI-enabled and generative AI tools to support clinical development activities (e.g., data analysis, medical writing, clinical trial operational efficiency)
- Must demonstrate high integrity
- Be office based at an AstraZeneca site at least 3 days a week
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid leaves
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Short-term incentive bonus
- Equity-based long-term incentive program
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.