Global Clinical Head - Infectious Disease Leader

AstraZeneca GmbH; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 332,000 - 498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits (medical, dental, etc)

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Clinical Head (Executive Director) to steer clinical development for Infectious Disease products and to lead a cross-functional team toward timely, high-quality medical deliverables. The role involves regulatory interactions and strategic direction across global programs.

The successful candidate will guide Clinical Development Plans, coordinate pivotal Phase 3 studies, and mentor physicians and scientists, while fostering collaboration and integrity across the

Qualifications

• MD degree with board-certification in pulmonology.
• Extensive clinical research in COPD and bronchiectasis.
• 10+ years of pharma industry clinical drug development.
• Experience in early and late-stage program development and trial conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide global clinical leadership of one or more Infectious Disease products.
• Develop clinical development plans and regulatory documentation (TPP, CDP, NDA/BLA).
• Lead Clinical Project Team to ensure timely, high-quality medical content.
• Represent the team on the Global Project Team overseeing strategy for Infectious Disease products.

Skills

MD degree with pulmonology board

Clinical research in pulmonology

Pharma clinical drug development

Global Phase 3 program leadership

Clinical Development Plans

Regulatory submissions (NDA/BLA)

Matrix leadership

Mentoring physicians/scientists

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/digital mindset in clinical dev

Education

MD degree with board-certification in pulmonology

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking a Global Clinical Head (Executive Director) to steer clinical development for Infectious Disease products and to lead a cross-functional team toward timely, high-quality medical deliverables. The role involves regulatory interactions and strategic direction across global programs.

The successful candidate will guide Clinical Development Plans, coordinate pivotal Phase 3 studies, and mentor physicians and scientists, while fostering collaboration and integrity across the