Clinical Information Science Associate Director, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. Most importantly, we do meaningful work that changes lives. It’s our purpose that drives us, every day. Would you like to play an essential role in helping patients who need it the most?
If yes, explore the possibility of joining us as a Clinical Information Science Associate Director, within Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM). The position sits within our Information Practice unit, a part of the Late-stage CVRM Biometrics organisation. Late-stage CVRM Biometrics consists of statistics, programming, data science and information experts for drug development in phase II and beyond. You will be part of a truly global team alongside some of the most respected specialists in the industry.
What you’ll do
As a strategic information expert embedded within dynamic drug project teams, you will lead the delivery of information that clinical teams need to make decisions in the drug development process. You will be an authority on innovative use of information and data to help shape our trials and portfolio.
You will use a variety of information sources such as scientific literature, competitive intelligence, internal and external clinical trial databases and techniques such as specialist information search and analysis, data visualization and benchmarking to extract and present key relevant information.
You will be accountable for Information Practice delivery scope in one or more drug projects by own contribution or leadership of other information practice staff, partners and suppliers. You will lead or contribute to proactive development and execution of the Project Information Strategy, providing foresight into what information will be needed to support upcoming drug project needs to achieve goals and milestones, and to drive the active re-use of Information assets and clinical data.
Your accountabilities will include:
- Support decision-making in clinical design, submission and interpretation by identifying, extracting and presenting back meaningful facts and data via internal and external information sources
- Enable quality decisions by providing comprehensive access to key decisions and rationale for study designs and project milestones from phase II and throughout the project life cycle, helping the organization to grow and maintain scientific knowledge
- Information strategy for project and TA, proactively assessing information gaps that needs to be filled, enable re-use of information between project and TA and define new ways of working cross projects applying knowledge of external environment and trends
- Organize and structure information for drug development decisions and for reuse of information and data
Minimum Qualifications:
To succeed in this role you have a passion for science and strong ability to know what information to seek, how to find it, and how to share it with teams in a clear and meaningful way. You will be excited by the prospect of playing a key role within drug development projects, and contribute to a new understanding of patients, disease, and pharmacological interventions that will ultimately lead to new medicines for unmet clinical need.
In addition, you will also have:
- Master’s degree in Life Science, Computer Science, Information Science or equivalent experience
- Significant experience in the application of information and knowledge management in a clinical or scientific setting (settings could include, but are not limited to clinical drug development, medical writing, medical affairs, clinical operations, competitor intelligence, regulatory intelligence)
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical clinical drug development process (with a preference for late-stage drug development in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolism)
- Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in communicating complex information to a diverse audience
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including ability to influence stakeholders
- Good organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and follow a timeline
- Great attention to detail
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $143,744.00 - $215,616.00 USD. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
23-Feb-2026Closing Date
08-Mar-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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