Global Clinical Development Medical Director

AstraZeneca seeks a clinical research physician to lead global development of infectious disease medicines. The role involves medical oversight of clinical trials from Phase 1 through Phase 3, cross-functional collaboration, and regulatory engagement for a specialized biopharmaceutical development program.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership for global development of infectious disease medicines
• Design, execute, and interpret clinical trials across Phase 1 through Phase 3 programs
• Conduct medical safety oversight including review of adverse events and safety narratives
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs, biometrics, and clinical operations on regulatory submissions and interactions
• Prepare publications and presentations for scientific conferences based on clinical data analysis

Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD with clinical experience in pulmonology, infectious disease, or related specialty
• 1–3 years of clinical drug development experience, preferably in pharma
• Strong clinical trial methodology knowledge including design, execution, and interpretation
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with AI and generative AI tools for clinical development support
• Ability to work office-based at least 3 days per week
• High integrity and demonstrated commitment to participant safety

Compensation: $249,827.20–$374,740.80 base