Medical Director, Clinical Development
AstraZeneca
Summary
The Medical Director, Clinical Development, may lead or support the clinical subteam and the global program team to construct global clinical development plans and contribute to the development of asset level and therapeutic area strategies. This role is part of the Cell Therapy team and reports to the Senior Medical Director, Hematology.
Job description
This is what you will do
The Medical Director, Clinical Development, may lead or support the clinical subteam and the global program team to construct global clinical development plans and contribute to the development of asset level and therapeutic area strategies. This role is part of the Cell Therapy team and reports to the Senior Medical Director, Hematology.
You will be responsible for
- The design and execution of multiple clinical studies or clinical programs
- Represent Clinical Development on the Global Program Team (GPT) and in presentations at management and review committees
- Work with one or more clinical study teams in the preparation of clinical study related documents including protocols, charters, statistical summary reports, meeting presentations, publications, and clinical sections of regulatory documents
- Select appropriate advisory board participants and guide the team in preparation for meetings
- Critically evaluate available information about diseases of interest to the therapeutic area and the competitive landscape and synthesize information succinctly to support dissemination and incorporation into clinical development programs, asset plans and therapeutic area strategy
You will need to have
- MD or international equivalent
- 3+ years of clinical experience preferably within industry
- Experience as a medical monitor for clinical trials
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
- Office-based role requiring computer use, communications, problem resolution, analysis, collaboration, and general availability during standard business hours
We would prefer for you to have
- Board Certification
- Knowledge of the assigned therapy area with the capability to interpret, discuss and represent trial or program level data
- 5+ years of industry experience in clinical development
- Experience for medical responsibilities on a cross-functional team
- Basic statistical knowledge
- Understanding of general (and specific) therapeutic principles
- Experience designing industry sponsored clinical trials
- Broad experience in the principles of clinical trial methodology, statistics, data analysis and interpretation
- Experience authoring study essential documents, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory documents
Requirements
- MD or international equivalent
- 3+ years of clinical experience preferably within industry
- Experience as a medical monitor for clinical trials
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
- Board Certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of the assigned therapy area with the capability to interpret, discuss and represent trial or program level data (preferred)
- 5+ years of industry experience in clinical development (preferred)
- Experience for medical responsibilities on a cross-functional team (preferred)
- Basic statistical knowledge (preferred)
- Understanding of general (and specific) therapeutic principles (preferred)
- Experience designing industry sponsored clinical trials (preferred)
- Broad experience in the principles of clinical trial methodology, statistics, data analysis and interpretation (preferred)
- Experience authoring study essential documents, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory documents (preferred)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Incentive Bonuses
- Equity-Based Awards
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.