Global Clinical Development Medical Director, Infectious Disease

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Global Clinical Development Medical Director Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office Location: Gaithersburg, MD Are you a clinical research physician 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 a Global Clinical Development Medical Director you will have a unique opportunity to further elevate the Infectious Disease franchise in one of the world's most respected biopharmaceutical companies. The role holds a great development opportunity for the successful candidate whilst contributing to the positive journey that AstraZeneca is on. Accountabilities : Providing medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field of infectious diseases Help design, execute, and interpret clinical trials in one or more development programs (Phase 1 through Phase 3) Build strong relationships with a network of external scientific specialists and opinion leaders as well as site investigators Work closely with colleagues in other internal functions including Patient Safety, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations , and Translational Medicine Medical oversight to ensure the safety of study participants including review of Adverse Events of Special Interest and Serious Adverse Events and review and writing of safety narrative reports Medical oversight responsibilities for medical activities outsourced to third party vendors Provide expert medical input and writing of regulatory documents and interactions/responses with regulatory authorities Provide expert medical and scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature Prepare publications and presentations for scientific meetings and congresses Essential Skills/Experience: Fully qualified physician (MD or MD PhD) with clinical experience in pulmonology 1-3 years of e xperience in clinical drug development, preferably from pharma industry Good understanding of clinical trials methodology Experience in the design , execution, and interpretation of clinical studies (e.g., medical monitoring, data cleaning , clinical study report writing ) Excellent t eamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to communicate effectively in clinical team settings Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including giving presentations) in English Must demonstrate high integrity Be office based at an AstraZeneca site (Gaithersburg) Desirable Skills/Experience : Pulmonary expertise in COPD and/or bronchiectasis Additional clinical experience in infectious diseases, vaccines, and/ or immunology Named Investigator on a several clinical trials 1-3 y ears of pharmaceutical industry knowledge and experience Progressed medicines into first time in human Phase 1 , Phase 2 delivery of proof of principle , and Phase 3 pivotal efficacy studies Experience with Translational program s moving from preclinical to first in human studies and interpretation of immunological assay results Significant and consistent peer-reviewed publication track record When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca? We are a changemaker on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. This is backed by deep knowledge and experience in our field. Building on this, we lead the way into the future with energy and drive. We are helping to transform healthcare and build pandemic preparedness to protect against future health crises and to bring lasting immunity to people around the globe. We are committed to our central role in addressing pandemic and endemic diseases and ensuring our products continue to reach and benefit millions of people around the world. The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $241,613 to $362,420. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits of

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