Global Clinical Program Lead

AstraZeneca; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 288,000 - 432,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a physician-scientist to design and lead the Physicians strategy within Clinical Development, regionally and globally. You will provide expert medical input, ensure qualified physicians for clinical testing, mentor teams, and drive regulatory communications while collaborating with cross-functional partners.

The role offers a competitive base salary between $288,059 and $432,088 per year, plus short‑term incentives and equity opportunities, with travel as

Qualifications

• Medical degree and experience as a physician; clinical trial design and interpretation.
• Ability to work across global teams with strong communication skills.
• Experience in cross-functional clinical development and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design or manage physicians strategy within Clinical Development regionally and globally.
• Lead regulatory communications and preparation of high-level documents.
• Mentor and manage performance of project teams to align with goals.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Typical Accountabilities

• Design or manage the implementation of the Physicians strategy within Clinical Development both regionally and globally.
• Use expertise and knowledge of global issues to develop strategic Physicians objectives for inclusion into AstraZeneca’s annual business objectives.
• Define strategies or leads AstraZeneca’s response to complex technical issues for specific medical aspects in relation to current projects, new projects and various plans.
• Provide expert advice in the area of specialism, influencing the development of statistics to the global business and Global Clinical Development.
• Closely follow medical developments within assigned areas and disseminates new information within Clinical Development and outside to transform trends and emerging data into new plans.
• Liaise with the internal and external medical community to follow developments within areas of expertise.
• Ensure an adequate number of qualified physicians is available for clinical testing to satisfy AstraZeneca’s objectives in the clinical testing area.
• Maintain a high degree of understanding and awareness on new and emerging medical development.
• Contribute to or manage the development of the senior management team in area of expertise.
• Mentor, develop, and manage performance of line management and project teams, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and fostering succession planning.
• Follow important developments and trends in scientific literature and develops contacts with opinion leaders.
• Lead regulatory communication and preparation of higher-level documents.

Essential qualifications

• M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent medical or scientific qualification.
• At least 5-8 years of relevant clinical development experience, including study design, protocol development, trial implementation, monitoring, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Experience in clinical development and working within cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of biostatistics, global regulatory requirements, pharmacovigilance, GCP, and clinical trial safety.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and travel as required

Qualifications and Skills

• Essential: Medical degree and experience as a physician or academic; Extensive experience in designing, monitoring and implementing clinical trials and interpreting trial results; Significant experience in advanced research and development; Therapeutic area expertise and commercial understanding; Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical safety, reporting and surveillance processes.
• Desirable: Medical degree in scientific discipline; Extensive general medical knowledge.

Compensation and working environment

The annual base salary range is $288,059 to $432,088 annually USD, depending on factors including location, skills, experience, and qualifications. The role may also be eligible for a short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program, subject to applicable terms.

AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg site offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace, with amenities including gym access, networking events, lunch-and-learn sessions, and a sustainable office environment. Employees work from the office a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and applicable arrangements.

Key Relationship to Reach Solutions

Internal: Senior Physician Team and Development function; Development leaders; Pharmacology; Pharmaceutical Development; Regulatory Department; Quality.

External: External service providers and regulatory bodies.

Date Posted

26-Aug-2026

Closing Date

01-Sept-2026

Our 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.