Global Clinical Head Pulmonology - Executive Director – Vaccines & Immune Therapies

Company: AstraZeneca
Location: Montgomery Village
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

Are you a clinical research expert ready for new opportunities? Would you like to play a pivotal role in the development of potential medicines? If you are passionate about being a medical leader for a cross-functional team in a group that drives action towards the improvement of global public health– join us! As Global Clinical Head Pulmonology you will have a unique opportunity to further elevate the Vaccines and Immune Therapies franchise in one of the world’s most respected biopharmaceutical companies. The role holds a significant development opportunity for the successful candidate whilst contributing to the positive journey that AstraZeneca is on. Accountabilities: The Global Clinical Head Pulmonology (GCH) will have overall clinical leadership of one or more global teams and will deliver a portion of the Vaccines and Immune Therapies pipeline. The GCH is also responsible for the Clinical Development strategy including developing the clinical studies that comprise the Clinical Development Plan (CDP). Within the Clinical Project Team, the GCH has accountability for the clinical, scientific/medical, and value content and delivery of the Clinical components for the program, on time and with high quality. The GCH will be the clinical team’s voice and representative at the Global Project Team that oversees the overall strategy for a product. Essential Skills/Experience: • Graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an M.D. degree with a specialty in pulmonology. Expertise in Bronchiectasis is preferred. • Experience in early and/or late stage clinical development (e.g., study conduct, NDA/BLA submissions) • Demonstrated ability to lead the development of a program strategy and be accountable for project plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes. • Demonstrated ability leading and motivating teams in a matrix environment. • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor senior and junior physicians and clinical scientists. • Significant hands-on clinical drug development experience and scientific credibility. • Global regulatory submissions and interacting with major Health Authorities on clinical topics. • Developed/delivered in parallel, multiple complex and large studies (e.g., including but not limited to multinational efficacy studies). • Demonstrated ability to cultivate excellent cross-functional collaborations. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization. • Must demonstrate high integrity. • Organize and deliver Advisory Boards with international Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). Desirable Skills/Experience : • Infectious disease/vaccinology/pulmonology experience • Investigator on a number of clinical trials. • Progressed compounds into first time in human and/or delivered proof of concept studies. • Significant and consistent peer-reviewed publication track record. 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 doesnt 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. Why AstraZeneca? We are a changemaker on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. This is backed by deep knowledge and experience in our field. Building on this, we lead the way into the future with energy and drive. We are helping to transform healthcare and build pandemic preparedness to protect against future health crises and to bring lasting immunity to people around the globe. We are committed to our central role in addressing pandemic and endemic diseases and ensuring our products continue to reach and benefit millions of people around the world. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to improve global public health! 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.

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