Global Medical Director, Late-Stage Respiratory & Immunology

AstraZeneca GmbH; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 242,000 - 362,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH in the United States is seeking a Global Development Medical Director to provide medical leadership across late-stage programs in Respiratory & Immunology, design and interpretation of pivotal trials, and input to regulatory and commercial activities.

The role involves global collaboration, external expert networks, and partnership with Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations, with an in-office, flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree.
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
• 3+ years of clinical research experience in academia or clinical practice.
• Demonstrated partnership and collaboration across countries and cultures.
• Fluent in English, with strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field of respiratory diseases and wider range of immunological disorders.
• Lead and contribute to medical leadership in the innovative design, execution and interpretation of clinical trials in one or more development programs.
• Build strong relationships with a network of external scientific experts.
• Work closely with colleagues in other functions including Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations.
• Be involved primarily in late stage (Ph2b and later) clinical programs while also collaborating with early-stage programs and medical affairs.
• Lead and contribute to medical monitoring of trials.
• Provide expert medical input into the preparation of regulatory documents and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Provide expert medical and scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature.
• Develop and review protocols, informed consent, investigator’s brochure and other clinical development documents.
• Participate in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations at scientific meetings and congresses.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

AstraZeneca GmbH in the United States is seeking a Global Development Medical Director to provide medical leadership across late-stage programs in Respiratory & Immunology, design and interpretation of pivotal trials, and input to regulatory and commercial activities.

The role involves global collaboration, external expert networks, and partnership with Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations, with an in-office, flexible schedule.