Senior Group Director Scientist, Early Global Development
AstraZeneca

Job Info

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Are you ready to be at the forefront of Oncology Clinical Development? We are seeking a highly-experienced Oncology Clinical Development Scientist to join our team at AstraZeneca. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise within a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines. We are a science-based, leading, and decisive Oncology enterprise united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.

Accountabilities:

The Senior Group Director will serve as a line manager of between 6-10 individuals and will also be assigned to drug projects at either the program or study level working in cross-functional teams to deliver our life-changing new medicines. The accountabilities are broad however, the core accountabilities are the medical & scientific support for the development and implementation of early phase AstraZeneca sponsored clinical program strategy, externally sponsored collaborative research program strategy and studies, including clinical science support for initiating clinical trial(s), supporting clinical data review, interpretation of the study results and providing/supporting final recommendations to senior management.

The Senior Group Director Scientist also drives and provides expert input to other non-assigned programmes, process improvement initiatives, development of junior members of the team and drives and provides strategic contributions to the global clinical scientist team as part of the Early Oncology Clinical Science Leadership Team.

As a member of the Global Project Team, this position demands strong collaborative communication skills, including the ability to engage with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders both within and external to AstraZeneca.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of Masters Degree Required. Preferred relevant Clinical or Biomedical Ph.D., PharmD or relevant Pharmacy, Nursing degree
• 10+ years extensive experience in clinical drug development or medical experience demonstrated within a pharmaceutical/biotech environment
• Proven team leadership experience in a clinical setting (5+ years) and demonstrated high levels of leadership capabilities
• Understanding of tumor biology, and mechanism of drug tumor target interaction
• Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process in oncology
• Proven experience leading delivery and influencing at senior leadership levels both internally and externally
• Experience and strength in working and leading in matrix teams
• Strong collaborative communications skills including the ability to engage with a diverse internal and external client base and manage through conflict
• Proven ability in problem solving and issues management that is solution focused
• Ability/willingness to lead strategic and/ operational management of a compound programme should the need arise
• Experience in collaborating externally in terms of clear requirements for collaborative contracts, influencing delivery and scientific engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to support and mentor junior or new team members
• People/line management experience is required
• Recognized field specialist/Subject Matter Expert
• Prior experience in leading functional or process improvement initiatives
• Experience across the product life-cycle
  

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 doesn't 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.

At AstraZeneca, we are on a mission to make big paradigm shifts in treatment options. We push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine. We are on a mission to make big paradigm shifts in treatment options. identifying and treating patients earlier, early stage cancer trials and listening to evolve with patients' needs. Our commitment to patients and pioneering spirit are truly embedded and it's what makes our pipeline unique. We foster a mindset of courage, where everyone is empowered to step up, innovate and work at pace. We lead through true collaboration, building collective wisdom by giving everyone a chance to input. It's science with an impact-making a difference for patients and people around the world.

Are you ready to join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death? Apply now and help us make a difference!

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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