Medical Director/senior Medical Director, Early

**Job Description**:
Do you have expertise in, and passion for early stage clinical development?

Are you looking to work where scientific innovations and entrepreneurial spirit are the norm?

Join the team at the heart of AstraZeneca that is committed and encouraged to follow the science in Oncology R&D.

**About AstraZeneca**:
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Our bold ambition to provide cures for cancer in every form. We are following the science to understand cancer and all its complexities to discover, develop and deliver life-changing treatments and increase the potential to save the lives of people around the world.

One area of significant investment is to build internal infrastructure to be an authority in next generation of products in Oncology. Using historical expertise in biologics engineering, gene editing and immune expertise across solid and

hematological malignancies, AstraZeneca is uniquely positioned to develop the best technologies and is already growing a differentiated pipeline.

**Position Summary**:
We are seeking a Medical Director with clinical background and strong industry experience who is driven by science and the desire to develop novel therapies for cancer patients to work in our dynamic Early Clinical Development team. You will have a proficiency in the drug development process, particularly early phase clinical trials, protocol writing and study conduct, data review and reconciliation. This position offers the opportunity for growth and development.

**In your role, y**ou will be responsible for**:

- Providing long-range clinical planning in early clinical trial development, planning and managing of clinical research projects and clinical development programs in oncology.
- Serve as the Project Medical Monitor** **while working in a cross functional environment with representatives from other involved line functions as well as Late-Stage Development.
- Support Department/Clinical initiatives to improve the quality and content of all clinical programs as well as the cross functional/organization processes designed to effectively deliver our R&D portfolio.
- Establish and approve scientific methods for design and implementation of applicable clinical protocols, data collection systems, and final reports;
- Play a role in designing clinical development plans and overall strategy for compounds, therapeutic classes of compounds or indications in light of developments in the area of clinical and pharmaceutical oncology;
- Participate in identification, selection and support of clinical research centers and investigators;
- Participate in the selection and management activities of CROs; Supervise project team members in planning, conducting and evaluating clinical trials;
- Lead all aspects of planning and management of investigator meetings, advisory boards and scientific committees.

**Essential Requirements**:
**Education & experience**:

- MD or equivalent
- Experience in clinical research and/or oncology drug development in pharmaceutical, academic or CRO environment.

**Preferred Requirements**:

- Board certification (or eligibility) preferred in Oncology
- PhD in a relevant research area
- Significant experience in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry in a function aligned to clinical development and early or late stage clinical trials
- Excellent oral and written skills, strong interpersonal and listening skills with a focus on results and sound outcomes
- Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to interact collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Able to work across various levels within the organization including setting priorities and accountabilities for team ; resourceful negotiating of boundaries and hierarchy
- Experience in molecular oncology and/or translational science

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