Director, Patient Centered Science, Late CVRM

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PCS strategy for assigned therapy area(s) and projects, covering COA, PRO, and patient experience evidence needs across development.
• Advise teams on endpoint strategy, including selection, development, validation, and implementation of fit-for-purpose instruments.
• Identify evidence gaps and define plans to generate robust patient-centered evidence for regulatory, payer, and clinical decision-making.
• Provide input to clinical development plans, TPPs/TPCs, protocols, briefing books, and regulatory submission packages.
• Lead PCS regulatory and HTA interactions related to PRO/COA evidence and support market access evidence needs where relevant.
• Generate patient insight through interviews and other research approaches to inform strategy and documentation.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Medical, Payer, Regulatory, and external experts to align evidence plans and messaging.
• Manage external vendors and subprojects, including scope, budget, timelines, quality, and deliverables.
• Drive scientific communication, including presentations, publications, and external engagement to advance AZ’s leadership in PCS.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical, biological, social science, or related field.
• Master’s degree in outcomes research, epidemiology, health services research, health policy, or a related discipline.
• Doctoral degree MD preferred.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience in COA/PRO or broader patient-centered science.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, study design, and evidence interpretation.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods relevant to patient insight and outcome measurement.
• Experience working across functions and with external vendors/agencies.

Skills And Capabilities

• Deep expertise in PRO/COA strategy and its application in pharmaceutical development.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory, HTA, and product development requirements.
• Ability to translate patient-centered evidence into strategic recommendations and actionable development plans.
• Strong scientific leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• High integrity and strong ethical standards.

Key Interfaces

• Works closely with R&D project teams, Regulatory, Payer and Evidence teams, external consultants, academic partners, and regulatory/HTA authorities.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $194,147.00 to $291,220.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles).

Schedule

We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.