Senior Director, Clinical Development
This is what you will do:
Join us at Alexion, AstraZeneca's Rare Disease division, as a Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development Sciences. In this role, you will be a key component of the Project Team, working synergistically with the global project team lead and clinical team as the expert in medical scientific aspects of the drug and its development during the clinical phase. This role may require working across projects and diseases.
You will be responsible for:
Your key accountabilities will include driving components of or the whole clinical programme strategy for individual projects, as well as the overall concept and design of clinical trials within Alexion, Clinical Development Team. You will also be the scientific leader with regards to the development, interpretation and implementation of new endpoints.
You will need to have:
- Medical or Biomedical PhD or MD with a subspeciality preferably in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Endocrinology, or Oncology with many years in clinical practice
- Several years of clinical drug development, medical affairs or medical research experience within a pharmaceutical company environment
- Degree of specialist knowledge of the medical and scientific activities related to a particular therapeutic area, in this instance, preferably Endocrinology
- Understanding of more than one development function
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to acquire and assimilate knowledge in different disciplines, diseases and therapeutic areas
- Shares our values to put patients first, follow the science, do the right thing and play to win
- Curious and entrepreneurial mindset
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 ambitious world.
At Alexion, AstraZeneca's Rare Disease division, we are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and closer to each other. Combined with our brave, pioneering spirit – we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. We champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring kindness remains as important as our ambition to succeed for those in need. We take pride in giving back to the communities in which we operate.
Are you ready to make an impact? To drive change with integrity? To join a culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and the power of connection to patient’s lived experiences? If so, apply today and join us in our mission to change lives every day.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.