Medical Director, Clinical Development Hematology

This Is What You Will Do

The Medical Director, Clinical Development, may lead or support the clinical subteam and the global program team to construct global clinical development plans and contribute to the development of asset level and therapeutic area strategies. This role is part of the Cell Therapy team and reports to the Senior Medical Director, Hematology.

You Will Be Responsible For

• The design and execution of multiple clinical studies or clinical programs
• Represent Clinical Development on the Global Program Team (GPT) and in presentations at management and review committees (e.g., Clinical Document Review Committee, Development and Commercial Steering Committee)
• Work with one or more clinical study teams in the preparation of clinical study related documents including protocols, charters, statistical summary reports, meeting presentations, publications, and clinical sections of regulatory documents
• Select appropriate advisory board participants and guide the team in preparation for meetings
• Critically evaluate available information about diseases of interest to the therapeutic area and the competitive landscape and synthesize information succinctly to support dissemination and incorporation into clinical development programs, asset plans and therapeutic area strategy

You Will Need To Have

• MD, preferably Hematologist
• 3+ years of clinical experience, preferably within industry and/or Hematology
• Experience as a medical monitor for clinical trials
• Publishation in peer reviewed journals

Preferred

• Board Certification
• Knowledge of the assigned therapy area with the capability to interpret, discuss and represent trial or program level data

Experience

• 5+ years of industry experience in clinical development
• Medical responsibilities on a cross-functional team
• Basic statistical knowledge
• Understanding of general (and specific) therapeutic principles
• Experience designing industry sponsored clinical trials
• Broad experience in the principles of clinical trial methodology, statistics, data analysis and interpretation
• Experience authoring study essential documents, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory documents

Duties

The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office based role, employees must, with or without an accommodation to:

• use a computer
• engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging
• problem resolution
• engage in nonlinear thought, analysis, and dialogue
• collaborate
• maintain general availability during standard business hours

Working at Alexion

We’re inspired to think differently, to create better outcomes. By creating an unparalleled employee experience, our organization is equipped to adapt and enrich employees with a productive, engaging, and enjoyable work experience, while accelerating world-class leadership and innovation capabilities that can deliver on our mission. Each of us is accountable for delivering innovative medicines and supportive technology with integrity so we can truly understand and better the lives of people affected by rare diseases. Together, we can transform lives every day

The Highest Standards

We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law.

In-Office Hybrid

This role has an expectation of working in the office a minimum of 3 days a week. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. Inperson working give 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 doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Join Us

Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 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. Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness.