Global Clinical Head, Rheumatology

Be a disruptor in Immunology

At AstraZeneca, we intend to show the world what science can do... as we strive to transform outcomes for those living with immune-mediated diseases.  Join us and help shape the future of our Immunology pipeline and innovative programs.

The Global Clinical Head is the most senior medical scientific expert on an asset/product/indication team and is a core member of the Franchise Team and/or the Global Product Team.

What You’ll Do

• Accountable for all clinical scientific aspects of the product/asset, including the benefit/risk of a product and/or asset as well as the scientific strategies for clinical components of the Target Product Profile, Target Product Claim, Clinical Development Plan,  Clinical components of regulatory documents and core labelling texts.
• Provide clinical and medical expertise input into overall project strategy.
• Will have accountability for the clinical deliverables i.e. clinical studies, clinical components of regulatory submissions
• Serve as the single point of contact for TA-Heads and R&D leaders for clinical and scientific components of the product and/or indications

Essential for the Role

• An MD, MBBS, or other equivalent medical degree from an accredited university
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience within the immunology, rheumatology, allergy, or autoimmune space, including late-phase drug development experience.
• Developed/delivered multiple complex and large studies (e.g., including but not limited to multinational outcome studies).
• Demonstrated success in influencing functions outside of clinical and across geographies.
• Experience of benefit/risk assessment and creating patient risk management plans.
• Experience with global regulatory submissions and interacting with major regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, coach, and mentor other physicians/scientists.
• Excellent communication skills across stakeholder groups.
• Fit for purpose business acumen, and insight into payer and reimbursement hurdles globally

Desirable for the role

• Global external awareness within the therapeutic area.
• Global regulatory awareness.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience in several organizations and geographic locations
• Experience of working with Market Companies to deliver studies/projects.
• Experience of clinical/commercial interface.

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.

Location: Boston, MA

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.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $323,216 - $484,824. However, 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 and 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 salary (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.  

Where can I find out more?

Respiratory and Immunology at AstraZeneca: Respiratory and Immunology - Our therapy areas - AstraZeneca

Life at AstraZeneca : https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity

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