Global Development Scientist Director

With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is forward-thinking. Be proud to be part of a place that has achieved so much, yet is still moving forward. There's no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society!

We are now recruiting a talented Global Development Scientist Director to strengthen our team! This is the place to make an impact. Here we ensure everyone can reach their full potential, perform at their best and make a valued contribution to the enterprise.

What you'll do
The Global Development Scientist Director 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. In this role the scientist will seek input from the appropriate functional professionals and will coordinate these activities in support of clinical studies and programs.

You are a highly motivated, interactive, and creative individual that possesses the ability to work across a matrix environment to advance clinical drug development programs from target identification/validation through IND enabling activities. You are expected to effectively collaborate with colleagues in the late stage respiratory and immunology TA and early development groups. Other capabilities are to demonstrate clear, professional verbal and written communication, presenting scientific results to multidisciplinary teams and key partners. You will work as a member of a diverse and motivated team of researchers spanning across multiple divisions of Biopharmaceuticals R&D.
The Global Development Scientist Director will lead independently some activities and contribute to regulatory submissions, process improvement, and mentoring.

Typical Accountabilities:

* Provide scientific leadership in the innovative design, execution and interpretation of clinical trials in in late stage (Ph2b and Phase 3) clinical programs
* Provide expert scientific input and collaborate with colleagues in other functions including Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, and early development groups. Support analysis and interpretation of clinical data
* Support and contribute to medical monitoring of trials (safety and efficacy)
* Provide scientific evidence to support strategic decision making for R&D, marketing, clinical, and business development departments.
* Present protocol and scientific results to multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders
* Develop and review protocols, informed consent, investigator's brochure and other clinical development documents.

Essential for the role
* Scientific doctoral level degree (e.g. PhD or PharmD), relevant equivalent clinical qualification, or other relevant university degree with extensive experience from clinical development.
* Five or more years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience (multi-country clinical trials) is required.
* Understanding of scientific and clinical issues related to the design and implementation of clinical trials and interpreting trial results particularly in respiratory and immunology clinical development.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional setting.
* Experience, particularly Phase II and Phase III clinical development and experience with regulatory submissions, life cycle management, advisory boards, annual safety updates.

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