Global Clinical Head (Pulmonologist)- Executive Director
AstraZeneca
Summary
As Global Clinical Head (Executive Director) you will have a unique opportunity to further elevate the Infectious Disease Unit in one of the world’s most respected biopharmaceutical companies.
Job description
Accountabilities
The Global Clinical Head (GCH) will have overall clinical leadership of one or more global products in the Infectious Disease pipeline specifically related to the prevention of infections in patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
The GCH is also responsible for medical/scientific strategies for the clinical components of the Target Product Profile (TPP), Clinical Development Plan (CDP), and regulatory documents (e.g., briefing documents, CTD/BLA, core labelling texts).
Within the Clinical Project Team, the GCH has accountability for the clinical, scientific, and value content and delivery of the medical components for the program to time and quality.
The GCH will be the team’s voice and representative on the Global Project Team that oversees the overall strategy of Infectious Disease Unit’s products.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an MD degree or equivalent with board-certification in pulmonology
- Demonstrated clinical research expertise in Pulmonology (especially in COPD and bronchiectasis)
- Pharma industry experience in clinical drug development for at least 10 years
- Experience in early and late stage program development and trial conduct
- Developed/delivered in parallel multiple complex and/or large studies (e.g., including but not limited to global, pivotal Phase 3 efficacy studies)
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of a program strategy (e.g., Clinical Development Plans) and be accountable for project plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes
- Writing and delivery of global regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA/BLA submissions, benefit/risk assessment) and interacting with major Health Authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA, CDE)
- Demonstrated ability leading and motivating teams in a matrix environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor physicians and other clinical scientists
- Significant hands-on clinical drug development experience and scientific credibility
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate excellent cross-functional collaborations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization
- Must demonstrate high integrity
- Organize and deliver Advisory Boards with international Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
- 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)
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Infectious disease and/or vaccine expertise
- Named Investigator on a number of clinical trials
- Significant and consistent peer-reviewed publication track record
Requirements
- MD degree or equivalent with board-certification in pulmonology
- Demonstrated clinical research expertise in Pulmonology (especially in COPD and bronchiectasis)
- Pharma industry experience in clinical drug development for at least 10 years
- Experience in early and late stage program development and trial conduct
- Developed/delivered in parallel multiple complex and/or large studies (e.g., global, pivotal Phase 3 efficacy studies)
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of a program strategy (e.g., Clinical Development Plans) and be accountable for project plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes
- Writing and delivery of global regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA/BLA submissions, benefit/risk assessment) and interacting with major Health Authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA, CDE)
- Demonstrated ability leading and motivating teams in a matrix environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor physicians and other clinical scientists
- Significant hands-on clinical drug development experience and scientific credibility
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate excellent cross-functional collaborations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization
- Must demonstrate high integrity
- Organize and deliver Advisory Boards with international Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
- Demonstrated AI/digital mindset and experience applying AI-enabled and generative AI tools to support clinical development activities
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
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.