Global Clinical Head (Pulmonologist)- Executive Director

Are you a clinical research expert 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 Global Clinical Head   (Executive Director)   you will have a unique opportunity to further elevate the   Infectious Disease   Unit   in one of the world’s most respected biopharmaceutical companies.  The role holds a significant development opportunity for the successful candidate whilst contributing to the positive journey that AstraZeneca is on.     Accountabilities:     The Global Clinical Head (GCH) will have overall clinical leadership of one or more global   product s   in the Infectious Disease pipelin e   specifically related to the prevention of infections in patients with chronic respiratory diseases . The GCH is also responsible for   m edical /s cientific strategies for   the   clinical components of the Target Product Profile (TPP), Clinical Development Plan (CDP) ,   and   regulatory document s   (e.g., briefing documents, CTD/BLA,   core labelling texts ) .   Within the Clinical Project Team, the GCH has accountability for the clinical, scientific ,   and value content and delivery of the   medical   components for the   p rogram to time and quality. The GCH will be the team’s voice and representative   on   the Global   Project   Team that oversees the overall strategy of Infectio us Disease   U nit’s   products.     Essential Skills/Experience:   •   Graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an MD degree or equivalent with board-certification in pulmonology   •   Demonstrated   clinical research   expertise   in   Pulmonology (especially in COPD and bronchiectasis)   •   Pharma industry experience in clinical drug development for at least   10   years   • Experience in   early and   late stage   program development and trial conduct   •   Developed/delivered in parallel multiple complex and /or   large studies (e.g., including but not limited to   global , pivotal Phase 3 efficacy studies)   •   Demonstrated   ability to lead the development of a program strategy (e.g., Clinical Development Plans) and be accountable for project plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes   •   Writing and delivery of g lobal regulatory submissions   (e.g.,   NDA/BLA submissions , benefit/risk assessment)   and   interacting with major Health Authorities   (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA, CDE)   •   Demonstrated   ability leading and motivating teams in a matrix environment   •   Demonstrated   ability to lead, coach, and mentor   physicians   and other clinical scientists   • Significant hands-on clinical drug development experience and scientific credibility   •   Demonstrated   ability to cultivate excellent cross-functional collaborations   •   Demonstrated   ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization   • Must   demonstrate   high integrity   • Organize and deliver Advisory Boards with international Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)   •   Demonstrated   AI/digital mindset and experience applying AI-enabled and generative AI tools to support clinical development activities   (e.g., data analysis , medical writing ,   clinical trial   operational efficiency )     Desirable Skills/Experience :   •   Infectious disease and/or vaccine   expertise   •   Named Investigator on   a number of   clinical trials   • 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 c