Associate Director - Global Clinical Development Scientist

Astrazeneca India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca seeks an Associate Global Development Scientist Director I to oversee late-stage clinical strategies, study design, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid Bangalore setting. The role emphasizes clinical input for NDA/BLA readiness and strong ethics with regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years in life sciences, oncology experience, and proven ability to lead scientific discussions with diverse stakeholders across global teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and related regulations.
• Experience with clinical study design, data interpretation, and regulatory submissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to collaborate with external vendors, sites, and CROs.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing clinical documents (INDs, amendments, investigator brochures).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute clinical studies.
• Prepare materials for investigator meetings and safety reviews.
• Support data review, safety narratives, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Oncology expertise

GCP knowledge

Clinical study lifecycle

Communication skills

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD or Life Sciences degree

Job description

Associate Global Development Scientist Director I

Job Title: Associate Global Development Scientist Director I

Career Level – E

Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore

Work Type: Hybrid

Total years of experience: 10 to 15 years

Introduction to role: The Global Development Scientist is an important part of the Clinical Project Team (CPT), and Global Study Team (GST) working synergistically and cross functionally (in a matrix environment) with other CPT & GST members, Site Management & Monitoring (SMM), field based liaisons, and site personnel. The Global Development Scientist and counterpart Global Development Medical Director work collaboratively in the clinical aspects underpinning a clinical program. This includes the shared responsibility with Clinical Operations team members in the planning and execution, including recruitment and delivery of a clinical study. Accountabilities include clinical support for the development and implementation of late phase AstraZeneca sponsored clinical program strategies. This includes providing clinical input into design & implementation of clinical trial(s), their delivery, clinical data review, interpretation of results, reporting successfully on time, and activities required for worldwide registration of the product (i.e. clinical input to NDA/BLA). The Global Development Scientist may also provide expert input or lead functional process improvement initiatives and provide contributions to cross asset or cross tumor area working groups depending on the level of experience. As a key member of the clinical team, this position demands strong collaborative communication skills, including the ability to engage with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders both within and external to AstraZeneca. The individual will operate according to the highest ethical standards in compliance with internal SOPs, local regulations, laws and adhere to Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines. We aim to transform the lives of patients with improved outcomes and a better quality of life. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

Accountabilities

Clinical Development Responsibilities:

• Supports drafting and review of clinical scientific documents such as IND, IND amendments, Investigator Brochures, Annual Reports and other Health Authority submissions.
• Assists in the implementation of protocols and interactions with vendors and CROs, working closely within cross functional team.
• Participates in the development of producing materials for investigator meetings (e.g., slides, booklets, and presentation materials).
• Assists in triaging and addressing questions regarding scientific and protocol procedures from other study team members and investigative sites.
• Serves as contact with vendors and CROs regarding medical/clinical science issues.
• Support review of clinical data to identify and evaluate study data trends, outliers, protocol violators, etc and write any necessary queries to be communicated to sites to ensure data accuracy and completeness of the assigned study.
• Participate in safety review meetings regarding potential safety events within a given clinical study or across the assigned clinical program.
• Ensure updates to safety information is shared with cross functional study team.
• Support review of safety narratives.
• Supports preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, publications and poster presentations of clinical study findings and results throughout the life cycle of the assigned study or product, as applicable.
• Supports medical affairs activities, payer and reimbursement activities.
• Assists with drafting assigned sections of clinical reports, dossiers and other documents.
• Support Data Management in the build of the CRF and all associated instructions and plans (e.g. CRF completion instructions and Data Review Plan).

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of drug development from molecule to market and demonstrates knowledge of scientific methodology in the design, conduct and description of clinical research, at a study level.
• Ability to understand, and contribute to the drafting of documents used throughout the clinical study lifecycle, such as site initiation materials, registration documents, protocols, and presentations.
• Demonstrates solid understanding of methodology in the design, conduct and interpretation of clinical research.
• Outstanding attention to detail and outstanding written communication skills.
• Serves as medical/clinical science representative on study team and collaborates cross-functionally on applicable deliverables during study life cycle (e.g the protocol, CRF, data listings, TLF, CSR etc.)
• Ability to analyse and summarize clinical results.
• Support creation of and review of clinical slides for internal and external meetings.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Required Life Sciences degree or equivalent PharmD with equivalent experience, Ph.D. degree in life sciences, or MD preferred.
• Strong preference for Oncology experience Industry or academic experience in drug development required.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other regulations governing clinical research.
• Possesses general knowledge of Medical monitoring Regulatory approval process in relevant countries; pharmaceutical industry/R&D operations; marketing and commercial fundamentals..
• Ability to grow and maintain a high level of expertise in oncology therapeutic area.

Why AstraZeneca

Join a team that brings science and technology together to reshape how medicines are developed and delivered for patients. Here, unexpected teams gather in the same room to co-create solutions—clinicians, data scientists and operators working side by side with the tools and autonomy to move fast. You will tap into a connected global ecosystem and a growing pipeline, leveraging AI where it truly matters while keeping patients at the center of every decision. We value clarity and kindness alongside ambition, giving you the resources of a leading company with the agility to test, learn and scale what works—so your ideas can travel from a single study to global impact.

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. 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.

Experience Level Executive Level