Global Oncology Development Director

AstraZeneca; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 204,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD invites a Global Development Scientist, Director to steer hematology trial strategy and global clinical evidence development. You will lead protocols, ensure GCP/ICH compliance, and drive early-to-late-phase studies across multiple platforms, shaping regulatory-ready data and publications.

Role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality study reports with timely regulatory input.

Qualifications

• BS required; PhD in a scientific field, PharmD or MD is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Industry or Academic experience in drug development with emphasis on malignant haematology trials.

Responsibilities

• Translate disease strategy into study concepts, protocols and key study documents with the Clinical Project Team.
• Provide clinical and scientific leadership for protocols and clinical plans; ensure alignment with GCP/ICH and AstraZeneca quality standards.
• Lead design and execution input for early and late-phase trials, including immunotherapy and cell therapy studies; liaise with Clinical Operations.

Skills

Scientific leadership

GxP/ICH knowledge

Clinical trial design

Pharmacology

Education

BS degree

PhD/MD/PharmD preferred

Job description

AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD invites a Global Development Scientist, Director to steer hematology trial strategy and global clinical evidence development. You will lead protocols, ensure GCP/ICH compliance, and drive early-to-late-phase studies across multiple platforms, shaping regulatory-ready data and publications.

Role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-quality study reports with timely regulatory input.