AstraZeneca
Senior Clinical Program Director, Early CVRM Clinical Development
$234K–$350K
US - Cambridge Kendall SQ - MA · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- At least 10 years of global pharmaceutical drug development and leadership experience, including at least 5 years of clinical development experience; 10 years of clinical development experience is desirable.
- Education
- Master/PhD of Science degree in natural sciences or medicine; an advanced degree is preferred.
About the job
Leads clinical program teams and strategy, translating science into clinical development plans and delivering programs to time, budget, and quality.
What you'll do
- Lead the Clinical Program Team and oversee program strategy, planning, and delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional development plans, governance reviews, feasibility, risks, budgets, and timelines.
- Promote quality and compliance, improve practices, and mentor team members.
What they ask for
- At least 10 years of global pharmaceutical drug development and leadership experience, including at least 5 years in clinical development.
- Master/PhD of Science degree in natural sciences or medicine.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to develop clinical programs aligned with business goals and assess risk versus value.
- Experience leading delivery through collaboration in globally matrixed teams and managing complex programs, including resourcing and financial management.
Nice to have
- Program management qualification/certification; experience across organizations and countries.
- At least 10 years of clinical development experience; experience across the product life cycle and ideally multiple therapeutic areas.
Pay
$233,586 to $350,379 USD base salary
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