Director, Early Clinical Research

Are you passionate about science and want to provide scientific and clinical input to all aspects of early stage clinical development? Do you have an imaging expertise and work at the cutting edge of science to develop the ground-breaking medicines of the future? Then join us to discover future treatments of Respiratory & Immunology diseases!


We now have an exciting new role as a Director, Early Clinical Research, with key focus in delivering clinical scientific innovations. This role is within Early Clinical Development, Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) and the position can be placed either in Gothenburg/Sweden, Gaithersburg/US or Barcelona/Spain.


Early R&I within AstraZeneca is accountable for the discovery and the development (up to phase III) of new drugs in the R&I arena. Clinical Development within Early R&I consists of experienced clinical leaders with a scientific and medical background who, in a collaborative manner, define clinical development strategy, design innovative clinical trials and translate novel scientific ideas to proof-of-concept in target populations. Imaging is seen as a key strategic capability for clinical development for the future


What you'll do?
This is a new role in the department and is key to delivering the integration of clinical imaging across R&I indications in early-stage clinical trials. Through close working with experimental medicine colleagues, you will provide strategic and technical expertise into the conception and implementation of imaging endpoints to be included in all phases of clinical development. You will be experienced in literature research and take a lead on frequent interaction with internal and external key experts. You possess excellent analytical skills, able to process large amounts of data and identify quality issues as well as new opportunities for analyses. You will support the implementation of imaging protocols across development programs and provide training and support to the wider clinical team. You will also have or develop a broad understanding of the landscape of evolving imaging technology and vendors working within the imaging space globally. You will have the opportunity to mentor colleagues within the department to take a more active role in implementing an imaging strategy into the Clinical Development Plan (CDP).

In this role, you will also work as Clinical scientist or Medical Director depending on your experience, in the early phase clinical project team. You will take responsibility for the design, conduct, monitoring, data interpretation and reporting of individual clinical trials adhering to Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements. You will deliver the medical scientific strategy for the CDP and be responsible for acting as a renowned expert in your own disease/drug field.

You will be a highly motivated, interactive, and creative individual, able to able to build strong engagement externally and internally across all relevant functions and overcome challenges with great team-working skills! You are a skilled and effective written and verbal communicator, able to present scientific designs and results to multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders. You will work as a member of a diverse and motivated team of researchers spanning across multiple divisions and geographies within Biopharmaceuticals R&D.


Essential for the role
* MD with imaging related specialist diploma (radiologist), and/or imaging related scientific doctoral degree (PhD), or other professional training related to clinical imaging, or science related degree with practical experience related to clinical imaging modalities (CT, MRI, PET, SPECT)
* Practical experience from working with quantitative image analysis in a clinical and/or academic research setting, with an understanding of image acquisition and reconstruction protocols
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional setting

Desirable for the role

* For MD, at least 3 years clinical experience from a specialist position OR PhD with at least 5 years of experience working with imaging in a clinical setting
* Knowledge and experience in lung function and other physiological assessments is desired
* Experience of supporting clinical trials, in particular Phase II and Phase III, preferably with an imaging component
* At least 3 years of experience from working in biotech or pharmaceutical industry is desirable

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we are guided in our work by a strong set of values and are resetting expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. By truly following the science, we pioneer new methods and thinking, and bring unexpected teams together. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we are on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that transform lives. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you are our kind of person.



So, what's next?
If you are ready to make a difference - apply today, and we'll make it happen together! We welcome your application (including CV and cover letter), no later than February 3, 2023.