Global Development Scientist

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We have an exciting opportunity as a Global Development Scientist to join our team within Late Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Clinical Development. This role can be based in Gothenburg (SE), Warsaw (Poland), Cambridge (UK) or Gaithersburg/Durham (US). 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'll 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 will seek input from the appropriate functional specialists and coordinate 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). 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 contribution in the innovative design, execution and interpretation of clinical trials in one or more late stage (Ph2b -Ph3) clinical programs
* 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 meetings
* Ensure scientific input to TA standards


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
* Experience in gastrointestinal diseases will be of additional value



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

There are many opportunities to develop yourself and your career. From our diverse portfolio and teamwork to our cutting-edge innovations - it's a place for lifelong learning. Ultimately, it's more than a job. We know that our work impacts people with serious conditions, many of whom have no other alternatives. That's what drives us - the potential to impact over one billion patients worldwide.



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 May 8, 2022.



Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.
Opening date: April 21, 2022
Closing date: May 8, 2022