Global Development Medical Director, Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development

Company: AstraZeneca
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you guide medical and scientific leadership for global late-stage development of respiratory and immunology medicines. You influence trial design, interpretation, and medical input for regulatory and labeling matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external experts. You drive medical monitoring and contribute to publications, regulatory documents, and strategic development plans to demonstrate value and safety. This is a global, fast-paced position offering close interaction with regulators, clinicians, and scientists to shape life-changing medicines.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid/in-office work with minimum three days per week in the office
  • flexible working arrangements
  • inclusive and equitable environment
  • reasonable adjustments/accommodations on request
  • collaborative, global team culture

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical and scientific leadership across global late-stage development programs (Ph2b and beyond) in respiratory and immunology.
  • Lead design, execution, and interpretation of pivotal clinical trials and studies assessing risk/benefit and value.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external scientific experts and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations to ensure integrated development.
  • Lead medical monitoring of trials and contribute to regulatory documents and interactions with authorities.
  • Develop and review protocols, informed consent, and investigator’s brochure; support scientific publications and conference presentations.

Key requirements

  • MD or MD/PhD degree
  • 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience
  • 3+ years of clinical research experience in academic or clinical practice
  • Demonstrated partnership and cross-country collaboration skills
  • Fluent in English (oral and written) with strong presentation and communication abilities
  • partnership and collaboration
  • leadership across cultures
  • effective communication
  • medical leadership in drug development
  • clinical trial design, execution, and interpretation
  • medical monitoring of trials

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Posted: October 1st, 2026