AstraZeneca

Global Development Medical Director, Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development

AstraZeneca$241K — $362K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or MD/PhD required
  • 3+ years in pharmaceutical industry
  • 3+ years clinical research experience
  • Proven leadership and communication skills
  • Fluent in English with solid presentation skills
  • Desirable background in pulmonary medicine, immunology, or related fields

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical and scientific leadership for new medicines
  • Lead innovative design and execution of clinical trials
  • Establish relationships with external scientific experts
  • Collaborate with functions such as Patient Safety and Regulatory Affairs
  • Focus on late-stage clinical programs while supporting early-stage efforts
  • Contribute to medical monitoring of clinical trials
  • Prepare regulatory documents and liaise with authorities
  • Analyze and interpret data from studies and literature
  • Develop clinical development documents and protocols
  • Prepare scientific publications and presentations

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement program
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid leave
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
  • Equity-based long-term incentive program
Full Job Description

As aGlobal Development Medical Director,you will support the clinical project team andassisttheGlobal Clinical Project Leader andGlobal ClinicalHead with the design & interpretation process,establishingclear designobjectivesfor clinical programs and studies. You will provide medical input into the content of core labelling texts and medical support for commercial activities, support for medical monitoring of clinical studies.And, you will also provide medical and scientificexpertiseas well as tactical and strategic medical input to the development of AstraZenecas compounds; primarily from Phase IIbto Phase IV.This includes the design,deliveryand interpretation of pivotal clinical trials and of studies that further characterize the overall benefit and risk and value of Respiratory and Immunology products in late-stage development.

In theBioPharmaceuticalsResearch & Development, Late-stage Development, Respiratory& Immunology function you will work in a truly international working environment, with opportunities to meet and discuss with keyexternal experts, other medical colleagues and experts in basic science, as well as commercial and regulatory functions.

Our therapy areaalignedgroups of physicians and scientistsprovideclinical guidance and scientific leadership for clinical development programs within AstraZeneca's global organization.

TheGlobal Development Medical Directorwill work in a wide range of aspects in pharmaceutical medicine, and due to the globalresponsibilities,there will be a multitude of contacts with health authorities,colleaguesand marketing companies within AstraZeneca. This is an opportunity to take on the challenges of clinical development in a group of positive,focusedand highly motivated colleagues.

What you will do:

  • Be involved in providing medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field ofrespiratory diseasesand wider range of immunologicaldisorders

  • Have an importantroleproviding medical and scientific leadership in the innovative design,executionand interpretation of clinical trials in one or more developmentprograms.

  • Build strong relationships with a network of external scientific experts.

  • Work closely with colleagues in other functions including Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations.

  • Be involved primarily in late stage (Ph2b and later) clinicalprogramswhile also collaborating with clinical colleagues supportingEarly(R&I)stage programs and medical affairs.

  • Lead and contribute to medical monitoring of trials

  • Provide expert medical input into the preparation of regulatory documents and interactions with regulatory authorities.

  • Provide expert medical and scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature.

  • Develop and review protocols, informed consent, investigatorsbrochureand other clinical development documents.

  • Participatein the preparation ofscientificpublications and presentations at scientific meetings and congresses.

Basic Qualifications

  • MD or MD/PhD

  • 3+ years of pharmaceutical industryexperience,3+ years of clinical research experience in the academic or clinical practice setting

  • Demonstrated partnership and collaboration skills, including acting as the leader and clearly communicating across countries and cultures

  • Fluent in oral and written English, with good presentation skills and effective communication

Desired Qualifications:

  • Pulmonary medicine, Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy, orDermatologybackgroundis desirable. 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $241,613 62,420 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Join us in our unique and bold world.

Date Posted

01-Sept-2026

Closing Date

30-Nov-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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