Global Development Medical Director, Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development
Global Development Medical Director, Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development
As aGlobal Development Medical Director,you will support the clinical project team andassisttheGlobal Clinical Project Leader andGlobal ClinicalHead with the design & interpretation process,establishingclear designobjectivesfor clinical programs and studies. You will provide medical input into the content of core labelling texts and medical support for commercial activities, support for medical monitoring of clinical studies. And, you will also provide medical and scientificexpertiseas well as tactical and strategic medical input to the development of AstraZeneca’s compounds; primarily from Phase IIbto Phase IV.This includes the design,deliveryand interpretation of pivotal clinical trials and of studies that further characterize the overall benefit and risk and value of Respiratory and Immunology products in late-stage development.
In theBioPharmaceuticalsResearch & Development, Late-stage Development, Respiratory& Immunology function you will work in a truly international working environment, with opportunities to meet and discuss with keyexternal experts, other medical colleagues and experts in basic science, as well as commercial and regulatory functions.
Our therapy areaalignedgroups of physicians and scientistsprovideclinical guidance and scientific leadership for clinical development programs within AstraZeneca's global organization.
TheGlobal Development Medical Directorwill work in a wide range of aspects in pharmaceutical medicine, and due to the globalresponsibilities,there will be a multitude of contacts with health authorities,colleaguesand marketing companies within AstraZeneca. This is an opportunity to take on the challenges of clinical development in a group of positive,focusedand highly motivated colleagues.
What you will do:
Be involved in providing medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field ofrespiratory diseasesand wider range of immunologicaldisorders
Have an importantroleproviding medical and scientific leadership in the innovative design,executionand interpretation of clinical trials in one or more developmentprograms.
Build strong relationships with a network of external scientific experts.
Work closely with colleagues in other functions including Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations.
Be involved primarily in late stage (Ph2b and later) clinicalprograms while also collaborating with clinical colleagues supportingEarly(R&I)stage programs and medical affairs.
Lead and contribute to medical monitoring of trials
Provide expert medical input into the preparation of regulatory documents and interactions with regulatory authorities.
Provide expert medical and scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature.
Develop and review protocols, informed consent, investigator’sbrochureand other clinical development documents.
Participatein the preparation ofscientificpublications and presentations at scientific meetings and congresses.
What you'll need:
MD or MD/PhD
3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience OR 3+ years of clinical research experience in the academic or clinical practice setting
Demonstrated partnership and collaboration skills, including acting as the leader and clearly communicating across countries and cultures
Fluent in oral and written English, with good presentation skills and effective communication
Desired Qualifications:
Pulmonary medicine, Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy, orDermatology backgroundis desirable.
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 bold world.
Date Posted
22-Apr-2026Closing Date
29-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.Join our Talent Network
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