AstraZeneca
Global Clinical Development Medical Director
$250K–$375K
US - Gaithersburg - MD · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 1–3 years of clinical drug development experience; preferably from the pharma industry.
- Education
- Fully qualified physician (MD or MD PhD).
About the job
Provides medical and scientific leadership for global infectious disease medicine development, including clinical trial design and oversight, safety review, regulatory input, and interpretation and communication of study results.
What you'll do
- Lead medical and scientific aspects of infectious disease development programs and help design, execute, and interpret Phase 1–3 clinical trials.
- Oversee participant safety and outsourced medical activities; contribute to regulatory documents and interactions.
- Analyze study and literature data, build relationships with external experts, and prepare scientific publications and presentations.
What they ask for
- Fully qualified physician (MD or MD PhD) with clinical experience in pulmonology, infectious disease, or another relevant specialty.
- 1–3 years of clinical drug development experience; pharma industry experience is preferred.
- Understanding of clinical trial methodology and experience in designing, executing, and interpreting clinical studies.
- Demonstrated AI/digital mindset and experience applying AI-enabled and generative AI tools to clinical development activities.
Nice to have
- Additional clinical experience in vaccines and/or monoclonal antibodies.
- Named Investigator on several clinical trials; experience advancing medicines through Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3, translational programs, or a strong peer-reviewed publication record.
Pay
USD 249,827.20 - USD 374,740.80 annual base pay
AI focus
Apply AI-enabled and generative AI tools to support clinical development activities, such as data analysis, medical writing, and clinical trial operational efficiency.
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