AstraZeneca: Associate Director Physician - Early Ria

Company: AstraZeneca
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

The Associate Director Physician will deliver to the project team the Medical Scientific strategies of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP). Responsible forthe design, conduct, monitoring, data interpretation and reporting of individual clinical trials. Ensures projects adhere to Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements. Will be responsible for acting as a renowned expert in own disease/drug field.Key Accountabilities:Single point accountable leader for the design, delivery and interpretation of clinical studies ensuring the ethical and scientific integrity of the plans, studies and the product in compliance with GCPDesigns or manages the implementation of the medical strategy within Clinical Development globallyDevelop clinical evidence for functional relevance of targets in human diseaseSupport qualification of pharmacodynamic/disease markers for early assessment of efficacy.Ensure that clinical input into the Translational Medicine and development strategies and plans receive adequate peer consultation to assure high scientific qualityWrites the study synopsisMaintains a high degree of understanding and awareness on new and emerging medical developmentClosely follows medical developments within assigned areas and disseminates new information within Clinical Development to transform trends and emerging data into new plansLiaises with the internal and external medical community to follow developments within areas of expertiseMedical Lead for regulatory communication and preparation of higher level documentsEnsures internal and external peer review of potential study/programme designAs available, provide clinical strategic input to in-licensing opportunitiesEducation, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Graduate of a recognised school of medicine with an M.D. degree or equivalent, PhD preferred but not essential> 2 years clinical research expertise in relevant therapy area, in designing, monitoring and implementing clinical trials and interpreting trial resultsSpecialty training or board eligibility, preferably in Respiratory or Inflammation Significant leadership experienceProven teamwork and collaboration skills

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