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AstraZeneca · 4 hours ago

Senior Group Director, Clinical Scientist

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$222K/yr - $332K/yr

12+ years exp

AstraZeneca is dedicated to innovation and collaboration in the healthcare sector. The Senior Group Director, Clinical Scientist will lead a team of clinical scientists within Hematology Research and Development, driving clinical projects and providing strategic contributions to the global clinical scientist team.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Will be required to line lead other Clinical Scientists including project allocations/resource management, recruitment & selection, personal development and performance management

May serve as the Skills Lead for the Clinical Science group thereby being responsible for ensuring appropriate procedures, training and personal development approaches are in place for the skill group and standard methodology is identified and implemented

Contribute to the Departmental Leadership Team to ensure effective ways of working, identification and resolution of issues, departmental objective setting and may extend to prioritization and supervising at the departmental level

Will lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and may be required to run key alliances (provider and academic)

Lead or supports clinical input to the clinical development plan at all stages of the program

Provide scientific/medical mentorship to the study team, including the CRO team

Follow important developments and trends in the medical & scientific literature and disseminates updates to the project team and beyond ensuring all involved parties are aware of key developments and the impact on the strategy

Leads the development and review of content and quality of publications and inputs to development of the publication strategy

Guide aspects of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and Clinical Study Protocols in keeping with the approved CDP and ensuring linkage of trial data to target product profile

Attend (in person or by TC) the Site Initiation Visits, to present the study design and key aspects of the protocol

Lead (or supports as required), clinical data review and interpretation of the study and program level with input from the study or program Physician/Clinical Lead

Own the compilation and interpretation of the data for and from the dose escalation committee/safety review committee, in collaboration with the program physician

Provide input for the protocols, amendments, Investigator Brochure, DSURs and other relevant strategic documents. Acts as lead clinical reviewer for Clinical Study Reports

Support due diligence activities for potential in-licensing or collaborative opportunities and provides recommendations to senior management

Drives key critical initiatives within and beyond the Hematology Clinical Development group

Develops, coaches, mentors, motivates and encourages individuals within the organization

Operates in compliance with GCP and relevant regulatory guidelines

Qualification

PhDPharmDClinical development experienceGCP knowledgeGlobal clinical studiesData management systemsScientific writingAnalytical skillsMatrix influencePeople leadershipStakeholder engagementExecution under pressureHigh proficiency in EnglishCommunication skills

Required

Advanced degree: PhD or PharmD with 12+ years of relevant industry experience and a proven track record in clinical development

Therapeutic expertise: Extensive knowledge of GCP and end-to-end drug development (Phases I–III), with a strong preference for Hematology-Oncology

Global study leadership: Significant experience designing, organizing, and executing global clinical studies in pharma/biotech environments

Data and systems proficiency: Deep understanding of clinical data collection and reporting; advanced proficiency with data management systems and analytical tools, with a demonstrated ability to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement

Clinical trial Conduct: Robust experience managing and interpreting clinical trial results, with strong exposure to protocol development and writing

Scientific writing: Experience authoring scientific documents (e.g., protocols, study reports, publications)

Analytical strength: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate insights into decisions

Matrix influence: Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority

Execution under pressure: Demonstrated success prioritizing and delivering under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; able to communicate complex information clearly and drive alignment and efficiency

Stakeholder engagement: Sufficient technical and disease area knowledge to interact confidently with internal and external partners

People leadership: Proven track record of line management, including coaching and performance development

Language: High proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Benefits

Qualified retirement programs

Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)

Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees