Global Clinical Head, Respiratory

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•$323,216 - $484,824

About The Position

Typical Accountabilities: • Responsible for providing specialist Physician Management expertise and services through global process management or expertise of process, and interface activities with external organisations within a geographical area • Inputs significantly to the regional Physician strategy • Provides some input to the global clinical development strategy from a Physician perspective • Leads, guides, evaluates and develops the team within own area of Physicians to ensure that the area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws • Performance manages senior managers or identifies development opportunities of direct reports, together with planning effectively for succession • Leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, integrity of information interpretation, cost or time and where appropriate lead the development of new methodology or process to provide business benefit • Accountable for the overall clinical, scientific and value content within the Clinical Project team AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Requirements

Medical degree
Professional qualification
Mastery of Physician area with an ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams
Proven leadership promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives
Significant understanding of the overall drug development and commercialisation process from development, launch through life cycle management
Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global and regional environment
Experience leading and developing a team and working in a global environment
Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking
Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships

Nice To Haves

PhD in scientific discipline
Expert reputation within the business and industry
Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments
Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning
Familiarity with the latest research and thinking
Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus
Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing specialist Physician Management expertise and services through global process management or expertise of process, and interface activities with external organisations within a geographical area
Inputs significantly to the regional Physician strategy
Provides some input to the global clinical development strategy from a Physician perspective
Leads, guides, evaluates and develops the team within own area of Physicians to ensure that the area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws
Performance manages senior managers or identifies development opportunities of direct reports, together with planning effectively for succession
Leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, integrity of information interpretation, cost or time and where appropriate lead the development of new methodology or process to provide business benefit
Accountable for the overall clinical, scientific and value content within the Clinical Project team

Benefits

qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
paid vacation and holidays
paid leaves
health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

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