Global Development Medical Director, Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development

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Global Development Medical Director, Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development As a   Global Development Medical Director ,   you will support the clinical project team and   assist   the   Global Clinical Project Leader and   Global Clinical   Head   with the design & interpretation process,   establishing   clear design   objectives   for clinical programs and studies. You will provide medical input into the content of core labelling texts and medical support for commercial activities, support for medical monitoring of clinical studies.  And, y ou will also provide medical and scientific   expertise   as well as tactical and strategic medical input to the development of AstraZeneca’s compounds; primarily from Phase II b   to Phase IV .   T his includes the design,   delivery   and interpretation of pivotal clinical trials and of studies that further characterize the overall benefit and risk and value of Respiratory and Immunology products in late-stage development.     In the   BioPharmaceuticals   Research & Development, Late-stage Development, Respiratory   & Immunology function you will work in a truly international working environment, with opportunities to meet and discuss with key   external experts , other medical colleagues and experts in basic science, as well as commercial and regulatory functions.   Our therapy area   aligned   groups of physicians and scientists   provide   clinical guidance and scientific leadership for clinical development programs within AstraZeneca's global organization.   The   Global Development Medical Director   will work in a wide range of aspects in pharmaceutical medicine, and due to the global   responsibilities,   there will be a multitude of contacts with health authorities,   colleagues   and marketing companies within AstraZeneca. This is an opportunity to take on the challenges of clinical development in a group of positive,   focused   and highly motivated colleagues.       What you will do:   • Be involved in providing medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field of   respiratory diseases   and wider range of immunolog ical   disorders    • Have an important   role   providing medical and scientific leadership in the innovative design,   execution   and interpretation of clinical trials in one or more development   programs .   • Build strong relationships with a network of external scientific experts.   • Work closely with colleagues in other functions including Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations.   • Be involved primarily in late stage (Ph2b and later) clinical   programs  while also collaborating with clinical colleagues supporting   E arly   (R & I)   stage programs and medical affairs. • Lead and contribute to medical monitoring of trials   • Provide expert medical input into the preparation of regulatory documents and interactions with regulatory authorities.   • Provide expert medical and scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature.   • Develop and review protocols, informed consent, investigator’s   brochure   and other clinical development documents.   • Participate   in the preparation of   scientific   publications and presentations at scientific meetings and congresses.     Basic Qualifications • MD or MD/PhD • 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience OR 3+ years of clinical research experience in the academic or clinical practice setting  • Demonstrated partnership and collaboration skills, including acting as the leader and clearly communicating across countries and cultures  • Fluent in oral and written English, with good presentation skills and effective communication   Desired Qualifica

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