Study Physician, Hematology

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

Introduction to role

As a Study Physician in the global Hematology team, you will lead and support global and regional research projects, acting as a medical expert across the design, conduct, monitoring, data interpretation and reporting of clinical trials. This role ensures that studies meet Good Clinical Practice standards and regulatory requirements, while shaping functional strategy or serving as a recognised authority in hematology. At AstraZeneca, ideas become life-changing medicines, and this role sits at the heart of an oncology portfolio that is redefining how cancer is treated. Working alongside experienced oncology leaders, this position offers the chance to explore new approaches, challenge established thinking and contribute to medicines that transform patient outcomes from early diagnosis through to survivorship. Ready to help change the way hematologic cancers are treated worldwide?

Accountabilities

• Address patient-specific and study-wide specific medical queries in a timely fashion, including escalation as necessary

• Support the development of formal responses to queries from Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, IRB (central and local) on a global basis

• Co-Drive (along with Scientific Study Lead) the development of Clinical Study Protocol and ICF, including amendments

• Lead notifications to 3rd party external stakeholders, as needed.

• Directly review safety and efficacy data on an ongoing basis for Medical Monitor meetings and flag potential existing or potential gaps in the current methods being used in the studies to efficiently capture and interpret this data.

• Directly support the preparation and interpretation of data for the Independent Data Monitoring Committee meetings and take the lead with any follow-up data requests

• Review all applicable study documents as they pertain to medical, statistical, data management, protocol deviations functions as well as other patient-facing material.

• Provide input and applied expertise into all start-up activities for pipeline studies, as applicable

• Support/lead medical-related or high-level liaison activities for investigators and site staff

• Collaborate with the publications team and provide medical review of materials related to assigned studies

• Develop and maintain relationships with key external experts, research partners and investigators

• Cultivate relationships with internal cross-functional colleagues

• Ensure compliance with all AZ corporate policies

Additional Supporting Tasks

• Support design and execution of medical affairs-led clinical trials as aligned to strategy

• Review concepts, proposals, protocols and amendments for externally sponsored research studies, as needed, within established timelines to assure alignment to evidence generation strategy and adherence to product-specific clinical and safety parameters.

• Liaise with cross-functional study teams on planning, study design and data interpretation efforts for real-world, company-sponsored and collaborative research studies, as applicable

• Support, as needed, for global early access programs in collaboration with operational teams, including protocol, patient access form and informed consent development, review of local early access protocols, training of local medical reviewers, program set-up and deviation reviews and eligibility review, as needed
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy  
• 5+ years of experience in a clinical role  
• Proven strong team-player with excellent communication and presentation skills  
• Proven ability to generate, analyze and interpret clinical trial and published data  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and products simultaneously  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a highly matrixed environment
• Strong leadership skills and business acumen  
• Shows initiative, innovation and strategic thinking  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Board Certification, experience/certification in oncology/hematology  
• Current or previous Clinical experience in hematology  
• Previous experience as a Medical Monitor for a clinical trial  
• Relevant work experience in Oncology Medical Affairs  
• Experience developing and/or launching a new pharmaceutical product  
• Broad cross-functional pharmaceutical experience  
• Local Market experience  
• Contextual understanding of drug development  
• Ability to interact productively with both commercial and scientific colleagues
• Willingness to travel internationally  

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. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where scientific curiosity meets real-world impact: a focused oncology organisation with a powerful hematology pipeline, close collaboration with R&D, access to advanced data science tools and global-scale studies. Colleagues are encouraged to question assumptions, test new ideas and take ownership in an agile setting that spans early diagnosis through long-term survivorship. With a strong commitment to patients, sustainability and partnerships across healthcare systems, this is a place to grow expertise, influence how cancer care evolves and see the results of that work in improved outcomes for people living with cancer.

If this role matches your skills and ambition, apply now to help transform the future of hematologic cancer care.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.