Global Medical Director, Respiratory & Immunology

AstraZeneca; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Development Medical Director to provide medical and scientific leadership for respiratory and immunology programs from mid to late-stage development. You will drive study design, interpretation, and regulatory interactions while building a global expert network.

You will collaborate across safety, regulatory, and operations, mentoring teams and contributing to clinical publications. Flexibility and international teamwork are central to this role.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required.
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience and 3+ years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated partnership and cross-country collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English with strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ideal background in pulmonary medicine, immunology, rheumatology, allergy, or dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership in global development of respiratory and immunology medicines.
• Lead the design, execution and interpretation of late-stage clinical trials.
• Build relationships with external scientific experts.
• Collaborate with Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations.
• Lead medical monitoring of trials (Ph2b and later) and support Early programs.
• Provide expert input for regulatory documents and interactions with authorities.
• Develop and review protocols, informed consent, investigator’s brochure and other clinical documents.
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations at meetings and congresses.

Skills

Fluent English

Cross-country collaboration

Medical leadership

Education

MD or MD/PhD degree

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Development Medical Director to provide medical and scientific leadership for respiratory and immunology programs from mid to late-stage development. You will drive study design, interpretation, and regulatory interactions while building a global expert network.

You will collaborate across safety, regulatory, and operations, mentoring teams and contributing to clinical publications. Flexibility and international teamwork are central to this role.