Global Clinical Head- Executive Director

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

4d • $331,874 - $497,810 • Hybrid

About The Position

Global Clinical Head- Executive Director Infectious Disease
Are you a clinical research expert ready for new opportunities? Would you like to play a pivotal role in the development of potential medicines? If you are passionate about being a medical leader for a cross-functional team in a group that drives action towards the improvement of global public health– join us! As Global Clinical Head you will have a unique opportunity to further elevate the Infectious Disease Therapy Area in one of the world’s most respected biopharmaceutical companies. The role holds a significant development opportunity for the successful candidate whilst contributing to the positive journey that AstraZeneca is on.

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an MD degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated clinical research expertise in Infectious Diseases and vaccines
• At least 10 years of pharmaceutical industry knowledge and experience
• Experience in early and late stage program development and trial conduct
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of a program strategy and be accountable for project plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes
• Global regulatory submissions, interacting with major Health Authorities, and experience with regulatory document writing and filings (e.g., NDA/BLA submissions, benefit/risk assessment)
• Demonstrated ability leading and motivating teams in a matrix environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor physicians and clinical scientists
• Significant hands-on clinical drug development experience and scientific credibility
• Developed/delivered in parallel, composed of multiple complex and large studies (e.g., including but not limited to multinational, pivotal Phase 3 efficacy studies)
• Clinical experience as a practicing physician in the hospital and/or clinic setting
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate excellent cross-functional collaborations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization with excellent verbal and written communication skills (including giving presentations) in English
• Must demonstrate high integrity
• Demonstrated AI/digital mindset and experience applying AI-enabled and generative AI tools to support clinical development activities (e.g., data analysis, medical writing, clinical trial operational efficiency)
• Be office based at the Gaithersburg AstraZeneca site at least 3 days a week

Nice To Haves

• Named Investigator on a number of clinical trials
• Regulatory affairs expertise with a major health authority
• Progressed compounds into first time in human Phase 1 studies and Phase 2 delivery of proof of principle studies
• Significant and consistent peer-reviewed publication track record

Responsibilities

• The Global Clinical Head (GCH) will have overall clinical leadership of one or more global products in the Infectious Disease pipeline.
• The GCH is also responsible for medical/scientific strategies for the clinical components of the Target Product Profile (TPP), Clinical Development Plan (CDP), and regulatory documents (e.g., briefing documents, CTD/BLA, core labelling texts).
• Within the Clinical Project Team, the GCH has accountability for the clinical, scientific, and value content and delivery of the medical components for the program to time and quality.
• The GCH will be the team’s voice and representative on the Global Project Team that oversees the overall strategy of Infection products.
• Organize and deliver Advisory Boards with international Key External Experts

Benefits

• short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• equity-based long-term incentive program
• retirement contribution
• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree