Medical Director, Clinical Development

AstraZeneca•Boston, MA

1d•$249,827 - $374,741•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Director, Clinical Development, is part of the Cell Therapy team and reports to the Senior Medical Director, Hematology. The role may lead or support the clinical subteam and global program team in constructing global clinical development plans and contributing to asset-level and therapeutic-area strategies. The position is responsible for designing and executing multiple clinical studies or programs, representing Clinical Development on the Global Program Team and at management and review committees, and working with clinical study teams on study and regulatory documents. It also involves selecting advisory board participants, guiding meeting preparation, and evaluating disease and competitive-landscape information to support clinical programs, asset plans, and therapeutic-area strategy. The role is generally conducted in an office environment. Employees must be able, with or without accommodation, to use a computer; communicate by phone, video, and electronic messaging; resolve problems; engage in analysis and discussion; collaborate; and maintain general availability during standard business hours. The position follows an in-office hybrid model, with an expectation of working in the office at least three days per week, while allowing individual flexibility. The annual base pay range is $249,827.20–$374,740.80. The position is eligible for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and leaves), and health, dental, and vision coverage under applicable plan terms.

Requirements

MD; hematology specialization preferred.
At least 3 years of clinical experience, preferably in industry.
Experience as a medical monitor for clinical trials.
Publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Nice To Haves

Board certification.
Knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area and ability to interpret, discuss, and represent trial- or program-level data.
At least 5 years of industry experience in clinical development.
Experience with medical responsibilities on a cross-functional team.
Basic statistical knowledge.
Understanding of general and specific therapeutic principles.
Experience designing industry-sponsored clinical trials.
Broad experience with clinical trial methodology, statistics, data analysis, and interpretation.
Experience authoring essential study documents, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

Design and execute multiple clinical studies or clinical programs.
Represent Clinical Development on the Global Program Team and present at management and review committees, including the Clinical Document Review Committee and Development and Commercial Steering Committee.
Work with clinical study teams to prepare clinical study documents, including protocols, charters, statistical summary reports, meeting presentations, publications, and clinical sections of regulatory documents.
Select appropriate advisory board participants and guide the team in preparing for meetings.
Evaluate available information about diseases relevant to the therapeutic area and the competitive landscape, and synthesize it to support dissemination and incorporation into clinical development programs, asset plans, and therapeutic-area strategy.
Lead or support the clinical subteam and global program team in constructing global clinical development plans and contributing to asset-level and therapeutic-area strategies.