Global Development Scientist

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

We have two exciting opportunities to join our team as a Global Development Scientist. If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be.

What you will do
As a Global Development Scientist, you will provide scientific and clinical input to all aspects of late stage product development. This includes but is not limited to the design, delivery and interpretation of pivotal clinical trials and of studies that further characterize the overall benefit and risk and value of products in respiratory and immunology therapeutic area (TA) in late stage development. You ensure that the safety evaluation process for clinical trials is seamless and complete.

In this role you would seek input from the appropriate functional specialists and coordinates these activities in support of clinical studies and programs. Your objectives will be set by the Group Director in agreement with the Global Clinical Head(s). The role will have a special focus on late stage clinical trials within the Respiratory and Immunology TA and you will work in close collaboration with the study team physician and other partners with all aspects of scientific input, clinical data quality and safety evaluation.

Typical Accountabilities:

* Provide scientific leadership in the innovative design, execution and interpretation of clinical trials in one or more late stage (Ph2b -Ph3) clinical programs.
* Lead and participate in activities that ensure quality, consistency and integration of clinical study related deliverables and ensure safety evaluation process within the clinical team.
* Provide expert scientific input and collaborate with colleagues in other functions including Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, and early development groups.
* Provide scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature
* Support and contribute to medical monitoring of trials (safety and efficacy)
* Develop and review protocols, informed consent, investigator's brochure.
* Assist in planning for, and participate in investigator and coordinator meetings, representing the therapeutic area or region.

Essential for the role
* Science degree (e.g. MS, PhD or PharmD), relevant equivalent clinical qualification, or other relevant university degree with experience from clinical development.
* Three or more years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience (multi-country clinical trials) is required.
* Good understanding of design, execution and interpretation of clinical trials particularly in respiratory and immunology clinical development
* Good teamwork and collaboration skills

Desirable for the role
* Experience with biologics
* Respiratory or immunology experience

Why AstraZeneca?
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

What's next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you! We welcome with your application; CV and cover letter, no later than June 30, 2021


Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.
Opening date: June 2 2021
Closing date: June 30 2021