AstraZeneca

Medical Director, Clinical Development Hematology

AstraZeneca • $249K — $374K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • MD, preferably in Hematology
  • 3+ years of clinical experience, ideally in Hematology
  • Experience as a medical monitor for clinical trials
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Ability to navigate typical office and collaborative environments efficiently

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute multiple clinical studies or programs
  • Represent Clinical Development on the Global Program Team
  • Prepare clinical study related documents, including protocols and regulatory submissions
  • Select and guide advisory board participants
  • Evaluate disease information and competitive landscape to inform clinical strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a specialized Cell Therapy team
  • Collaborative environment with access to global program teams
  • Involvement in high-impact clinical development and strategy
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative treatment solutions
  • Engagement with advisory boards and leadership in clinical trial design
Full Job Description
This is what you will do:

The Medical Director, Clinical Development, may lead or support the clinical subteam and the global program team to construct global clinical development plans and contribute to the development of asset level and therapeutic area strategies. This role is part of the Cell Therapy team and reports to the Senior Medical Director, Hematology.

You will be responsible for:
  • The design and execution of multiple clinical studies or clinical programs
  • Represent Clinical Development on the Global Program Team (GPT) and in presentations at management and review committees (e.g., Clinical Document Review Committee, Development and Commercial Steering Committee)
  • Work with one or more clinical study teams in the preparation of clinical study related documents including protocols, charters, statistical summary reports, meeting presentations, publications, and clinical sections of regulatory documents
  • Select appropriate advisory board participants and guide the team in preparation for meetings
  • Critically evaluate available information about diseases of interest to the therapeutic area and the competitive landscape and synthesize information succinctly to support dissemination and incorporation into clinical development programs, asset plans and therapeutic area strategy


You will need to have:
  • MD, preferably Hematologist.
  • 3+ years of clinical experience preferably within industry and/or Hematology.
  • Experience as a medical monitor for clinical trials
  • Publication in peer reviewed journals
  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office based role, employees must, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem resolution; engage in nonlinear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate; maintain general availability during standard business hours


We would prefer for you to have:
  • Board Certification
  • Knowledge of the assigned therapy area with the capability to interpret, discuss and represent trial or program level data.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in clinical development
  • Experience for medical responsibilities on a cross-functional team
  • Basic statistical knowledge
  • Understanding of general (and specific) therapeutic principles
  • Experience designing industry sponsored clinical trials
  • Broad experience in the principles of clinical trial methodology, statistics, data analysis and interpretation
  • Experience authoring study essential documents, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory documents


Date Posted
16-Jul-2026

Closing Date
29-Jul-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.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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