Join us at AstraZeneca as a Senior Director Clinical Program (SDCP) in our Oncology R&D department!

This role is accountable for the clinical program strategy and operational design inputs to deliver assigned programs.

As a key leadership member of the Global Project Team, you will engage with and influence collaborators both within and outside of AstraZeneca.

Accountabilities:

In collaboration with the Medical Science Director, you will be accountable for the clinical program strategy, including innovative approaches to delivery, e.g., new delivery platforms and technology to ensure patient engagement, recruitment and retention. You will be in charge of planning, directing and delivering the operational components of assigned clinical programs from design concept to final CSR.

You will lead discussions with external entities including regulatory agencies, preferred partners/suppliers and external collaborators. You will also be accountable for the acquisition of clinical trial data from internal and external sources.

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferably in medical or biological science.
• At least 10 years or equivalent experience in drug development leadership experience with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Extensive knowledge of the clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process.
• Proven track record of developing programs to meet business goals and to assess business risk versus potential value; ability to understand business requirements.
• Significant experience of program management and use of project management techniques in sophisticated projects, including resourcing and financial management.
• Significant experience and expertise in Clinical Trial methodology with ability to deliver differentiated options based on a sound knowledge of operational delivery.
• Validated ability in problem solving and issues management that is solution focused.
• Extensive and tried experience in driving operational delivery to timelines, cost and quality.
• Experience of leading delivery through collaboration with internal and external providers.
• Proven oversight of external providers.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Higher degree e.g. PhD, MSc, MPhil.
• Program management qualification (e.g. MBA, PRINCE2, PMP).
• Experience in variety of academic/CRO/Sponsor organisations and countries.
• Experience across the product life cycle and multiple therapeutic areas.
• Experience of early phase clinical delivery.
• At least 5 years global drug development experience within clinical function.

At AstraZeneca, we are united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are pioneers, making bold moves that transform the way cancer is treated and truly improve patient outcomes. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, there are many opportunities to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what's next. We believe in growing together and providing a place where everyone can have a voice. We are diligent and committed to our science-driven approach, with a sharp focus on outcomes. We transform the way cancer is treated to make a significant difference to people and patients.

Are you ready to push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine? Apply now to join our mission to make big paradigm shifts in treatment options, identifying and treating patients earlier, and evolving with patients' needs.

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the countries where the role is advertised. 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 221,925 - 332,888 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  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). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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