Clinical Research Physician

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.
In the Late CVRM you will be given the opportunity to work in a truly international working environment, with opportunities to meet and discuss with key opinion leaders, 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.
Clinical Research Physician is a global role providing medical expertise in cross functional global teams to develop medicines through design, conduct and reporting of clinical studies from phase II b to phase IV. The role holder also interacts with external medical experts and regulatory agencies as well as contributes to publications, presents at congresses and works with the AZ Global Clinical Lead to develop the medicine to its full potential.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a clinical Research Physician, you will conduct clinical trials, including the design, monitoring, data interpretation and reporting. An important task is to ensure that all clinical studies operate to the highest ethical and safety standards and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
As a Clinical Research Physician, you will support the clinical project team and assist the Global Clinical Lead (GCL) 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, as well as the scientific component of the pricing and value strategy.
You 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 to Phase IV although certain phase I activities may occasionally occur.
This is an opportunity to take on the challenges of clinical development in a group of positive, focused and highly motivated colleagues.
Minimum Requirements
Medical Degree
Board certification in a relevant specialty
Fluent in written and spoken English
Team player with strong collaboration skills
Communication and presentation skills

Desirable Requirements
Board certification in, nephrology, cardiology, pediatrics
Board certification in cardiology with a special interest in heart failure
PhD degree
Experience from clinical research
Experience from pharmaceutical industry R&D work.
IT/big data experience

Take the chance and apply today!
We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible, since interviews will be done on a rolling basis.
For other information regarding the position, please contact:
Hiring manager Christina Stahre, christina.stahre@astrazeneca.com
Martin Fredriksson, martin.fredriksson@astrazeneca.com
Welcome with your application no later than June 7th, 2019.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised