AstraZeneca

Associate Medical Director Clinical Development Hematology

AstraZeneca$184K — $277K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Physician with MD or foreign equivalent.
  • 3-5 years of clinical development experience in the industry.
  • 3-5 years minimum experience as a medical monitor for clinical trials.
  • Regulatory experience preferred.
  • Track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals, preferably as a first author.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and strategic thinking ability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or support the clinical subteam and oversee the design and execution of clinical studies.
  • Represent Clinical Development on the Global Program Team and at management presentations.
  • Supervise and develop medical monitors and clinical development scientists as assigned.
  • Prepare clinical study documents including protocols and regulatory submissions.
  • Evaluate available information regarding diseases and synthesize it for development programs.
  • Lead meetings with external experts in advisory and steering committees.
  • Maintain awareness of developments in the scientific and clinical spheres that might impact the development plan.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with plan terms.
Full Job Description
Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development Hematology

Job Description

Seeking a physician with 3-5 years of clinical research or clinical trials experience in industry or equivalent experience in academia or hospital system. The primary role is to work within the Hematology/Nephrology Clinical Development Department. This individual will serve as a medical monitor for the assigned study(ies) which are typically phase 1-4 clinical trials, or other studies as directed by the line management. This position additionally offers substantial opportunities for regulatory and commercial interactions and career advancement in the fast-moving area of rare disease.

You will be responsible for:
  • Medical Expert for clinical study team
  • Medical Monitor for the assigned trials or studies
  • Medical Data Review
  • Protocol development from concept to final protocol
  • Protocol execution including interaction with investigators, and contributing to data review, data analysis and clinical study report authoring
  • Strategic guidance to phase II/III development programs and oversight of global clinical trials/trial team (s) on assigned program(s)
  • Presentation at academic congresses, investigator meetings and advisory meetings
  • Development of medical content for regulatory document, and responses (including but not limited to NDAs/BLAs, sNDAs/SBLAs, briefing packages and common technical documents
  • Particiapte in or lead ad hoc clinical development projects as directed by line management


You will need to have:
  • Medical doctor (MD) or foreign equivalent physician education
  • History of industry, academic or hospital-based clinical or basic science research
  • 1-2 years of industry experience
  • Excellent written / oral communication skills
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Attention to detail
  • Interest in career progression and taking and willingness to take on new responsibilities
  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.


We would prefer for you to have:
  • Formal training or education in clinical trials, epidemiologic design, statistical methods and/or quantitative sciences.
  • Master degree in clinical research or related field preferred
  • Previous clinical trial experience as medical monitor in industry setting
    • Safety medical monitoring and reporting experience
    • Protocol development experience
    • Understanding of regulatory requirements related to clinical trials e.g. FDA, EMA, MHRA
  • Publication in peer reviewed journals
  • Presentation of conference abstracts in international conferences


AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from 184,674.40 - 277,011.60 USD Annual. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted
05-Aug-2026

Closing Date
12-Aug-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
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Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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