Global Oncology Medical Ethics Leader

AstraZeneca; Luton; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Director-level leader for Oncology Global Medical Ethics to provide expert advisory on medical ethics, regulatory compliance, and global materials review. You will align activities with AstraZeneca policies, drive governance across tiers, and influence decision-making with senior leadership while embedding innovation and digital capability across the team.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and risk management within a global

Qualifications

• High ethical standards and ability to discuss ethical and regulatory issues credibly.
• Strong strategic thinking with creative problem-solving in complex environments.
• Proven ability to influence across multi-stakeholder teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advisory on medical ethics, regulatory compliance and approvals.
• Lead global medical governance and ensure alignment with policies and laws.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to train and enable local markets on regulations.
• Identify systemic issues and drive preventive improvements in quality.
• Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency and foster digital transformation.

Skills

Ethical Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Influence & Stakeholder Management

Communication

Independence

Education

Medical qualification or UK-registered pharmacist

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Director-level leader for Oncology Global Medical Ethics to provide expert advisory on medical ethics, regulatory compliance, and global materials review. You will align activities with AstraZeneca policies, drive governance across tiers, and influence decision-making with senior leadership while embedding innovation and digital capability across the team.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and risk management within a global