Why choose AstraZeneca India?
Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.
The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Ownership takers
If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.
Challenge seekers
Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.
Proactive collaborators
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.
Responsibilities
Job Title: Global Development Associate Medical Director II
Global Career Level: E
Introduction to role:
Provides medical input to all aspects of product maintenance/license-to-operate activities such as periodic reporting, license renewals, and responses to external requests including regulatory requests. Additionally, provide clinical support to product study teams as needed. Operate according to the highest ethical standards in compliance with internal SOPs, local regulations, laws, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.
Accountabilities:
• Responsible for medical/clinical components of periodic reports such as Periodic Benefit Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs), Developmental Safety Update Reports (DSURs), and annual New Drug Application (NDA) reports, license renewals, labeling, and regulatory responses (in collaboration with other team members) under the direction of the Global Clinical Leader (GCL) or delegate Senior Medical Lead (SML)
• Participate and provide inputs in safety review meetings as required
• Work with international colleagues and external Alliance partners on development initiatives and regulatory issues
• Apply strategic intent of AstraZeneca when working with Alliance partners, Regulatory Authorities, payers, opinion leaders, prescribers, and consumers of AstraZeneca products
• Serve as a source of medical expertise for the Product Team
• Provide guidance for investigator-initiated trials in cooperation with regional marketing companies
• Act as Global Clinical Leader delegate on assigned tasks
• Accountable to GCL (or delegate) and Clinical leadership for identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies to enable successful execution of License-to-Operate tactics
• Ensure consistent practices with the highest ethical standards in compliance with internal SOPs, local regulations, and laws
• Accountable to GCL (or delegate) and Clinical leadership for identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies to deliver successful Phase III or LCM studies
Other Activities:
• Participate in external regulatory and non-regulatory meetings including those with consultants and other companies such as licensing partners
• Contribute to the advancement of methodology and process by generating new ideas and proposals for implementation
• Raise concerns/issues to senior management in a timely, open, and appropriate manner; ensure quality and integrity of issue/event being escalated
• Collaborate effectively in cross-functional and cross-cultural project teams and environments, and work with external providers
Essential Skills/Experience:
• Graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an M.B.B.S./M.D. degree or equivalent
• At least 2 years of clinical experience post-registration
• 7+ years clinical research expertise in relevant therapy area or CRO experience
• High level of medical competence, with an ability to balance this with industry standards to achieve business goals
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Good presentation skills. Can communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators
Desirable Skills/Experience:
• Able to work across TAs and Functions
• A demonstrated ability to understand epidemiological data
• Ability to review literature and identification of safety and efficacy data
• Benefit-risk assessment
• Specialty training in cardiology or endocrinology
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.
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a shared purpose to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and creativity, empowering you to make a real difference in patients' lives. With access to cutting-edge technology and a diverse pipeline, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that address some of the most complex unmet medical needs.
Ready to make a significant impact? Apply now!
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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Lifelong learning
Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.
Autonomy and reward
Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.
Health and wellbeing
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.
Inclusion and diversity
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.
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