Global Clinical Head, Rheumatology

AstraZeneca • Boston, MA

93d • $323,216 - $484,824

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we intend to show the world what science can do... as we strive to transform outcomes for those living with immune-mediated diseases. Join us and help shape the future of our Immunology pipeline and innovative programs. The Global Clinical Head is the most senior medical scientific expert on an asset/product/indication team and is a core member of the Franchise Team and/or the Global Product Team.

Requirements

• An MD, MBBS, or other equivalent medical degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience within the immunology, rheumatology, allergy, or autoimmune space, including late-phase drug development experience.
• Developed/delivered multiple complex and large studies (e.g., including but not limited to multinational outcome studies).
• Demonstrated success in influencing functions outside of clinical and across geographies.
• Experience of benefit/risk assessment and creating patient risk management plans.
• Experience with global regulatory submissions and interacting with major regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, coach, and mentor other physicians/scientists.
• Excellent communication skills across stakeholder groups.
• Fit for purpose business acumen, and insight into payer and reimbursement hurdles globally.

Nice To Haves

• Global external awareness within the therapeutic area.
• Global regulatory awareness.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience in several organizations and geographic locations.
• Experience of working with Market Companies to deliver studies/projects.
• Experience of clinical/commercial interface.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all clinical scientific aspects of the product/asset, including the benefit/risk of a product and/or asset as well as the scientific strategies for clinical components of the Target Product Profile, Target Product Claim, Clinical Development Plan, Clinical components of regulatory documents and core labelling texts.
• Provide clinical and medical expertise input into overall project strategy.
• Will have accountability for the clinical deliverables i.e. clinical studies, clinical components of regulatory submissions.
• Serve as the single point of contact for TA-Heads and R&D leaders for clinical and scientific components of the product and/or indications.

Benefits

• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees