Global Clinical Program Lead, Immunology Cell Therapy, Rheumatology

AstraZeneca • New York, NY

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About The Position

Join AstraZeneca, a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company, and make a more meaningful impact on patients' lives around the globe. We are seeking a Senior Medical Director in Immunology Cell Therapy to craft and deliver our Immunology Cell Therapy pipeline and lead innovative clinical stage cell therapy programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated drug developer to pioneer the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem. Accountabilities: As a Senior Medical Director, you will provide medical and scientific input to T-cell therapy clinical stage assets passionate about rheumatology and clinical immunology. You will take responsibility for clinical development in cross-functional teams to support early to late phase clinical development activities. These include the creation of overall clinical development plans and clinical study design, writing study concepts and protocols, key study and health authority documentation, medical monitoring and ensuring timely delivery of studies. At AstraZeneca, we trust in the science. Driven by it and united by it, this is the place where extraordinary science comes alive. It's our smart thinking and patience that helps us to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. If you have a true love of science and believe in its potential to redefine the possible, then this is the place for you. Join us at AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals R&D division and be part of a team of leading specialists driven to pursue scientific knowledge. Here, we see the bigger picture and know where we can make the biggest impact. We're strong storytellers and communicators, showcasing our work across the business to gain agreement and bring others on the journey with us. Are you ready to make a greater impact? Apply now! Date Posted 13-Mar-2026 Closing Date Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. 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

• An MD, or other equivalent Medical degree, such as an MBBS, from an accredited university or an MD or equivalent degree plus a PhD
• 5 or more years of industry or combined academic/industry experience in clinical development
• Significant experience in early and/or late phase clinical development
• Significant experience in the authoring of relevant regulatory documents
• Detailed understanding of the full drug development process
• Detailed understanding of clinical research methodology and biostatistics principles
• Thorough command of FDA, EMA, MHRA and ICH GCP guidelines
• Attention to detail, strive to generate high-quality work, and sense of passion and urgency to achieve team and program goals
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects
• Demonstrated track record in delivering results
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and strategic planning skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical development of T-cell therapy is highly desired
• Experience in rheumatology/clinical immunity is preferred

Responsibilities

• provide medical and scientific input to T-cell therapy clinical stage assets passionate about rheumatology and clinical immunology
• take responsibility for clinical development in cross-functional teams to support early to late phase clinical development activities
• creation of overall clinical development plans and clinical study design
• writing study concepts and protocols, key study and health authority documentation
• medical monitoring and ensuring timely delivery of studies

What This Job Offers

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