Experience as a medical monitor for clinical trials
Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Ability to work in an office environment with standard communication tools
Responsibilities
Design and execute multiple clinical studies or programs
Represent Clinical Development on the Global Program Team
Prepare clinical study documents including protocols and regulatory submissions
Select and guide advisory board participants for meetings
Evaluate disease information and competitive landscape to inform clinical strategies
Benefits
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off including vacation and holidays
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
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 Neurologist or international equivalent is required
3+ years of clinical experience preferably within industry.
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
The annual base pay for this position ranges from 249,827.20 - 374,740.80 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 28-Oct-2026
Closing Date 10-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.