Global Development Medical Director

• Provide strategic medical and scientific knowledge and support the design, initiation, execution, completion, and interpretation of a clinical study
• Accountable to deliver medical information, answers, and clarifications to Regulators, Ethics Committees, Marketing Companies, Investigators/Sites

• Accountable to the Global Clinical Head (GCH) for the medical aspects and design of studies. Also responsible for driving decisions within Study Team (ST) remits together with other ST members and for solving medical issues with the study team
• Oversight of medical and ethical components of studies including patient safety in compliance with GCP
• Deliver all relevant study documents (e.g Protocol, Amendments, Statistical Analysis Plan, Informed Consent Form, Case Report Forms, and Safety and Risk-Based Monitoring Plans)
• Conduct safety surveillance on a study level including the process for Adverse Events (AE)/ Serious AE reporting, the querying of missing/unclear data, the review of blinded safety data, and escalation to the GCH/Global Safety Physician when needed
• Medically accountable for international investigator meetings, and support Marketing Companies in national activities
• Approve, with the GCH, the Clinical Study Report; including preparation and production (Introduction, Results, Discussion)

• Maintain a high degree of understanding and awareness of new and emerging medical developments, globally
• Apply strategic intent when working with Alliance partners, Regulatory Authorities, payers, opinion leaders, prescribers and consumers of AstraZeneca products
• Provide guidance for investigator-initiated trials in collaboration with regional marketing companies

• Graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an M.B.B.S. or M.D. degree with specialty or experience in the Cardiovascular, Renal or Metabolism (including obesity, diabetes, MASH) therapeutic areas,
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience OR 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

• Clinical research expertise in relevant therapy area in study design, protocol development, monitoring and implementing clinical trials, interpreting and reporting trial results
• Credibility in scientific and commercial environments

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $241,613 - $362,420 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. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and bold world.