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Senior Director Clinical Program (SDCP), Early Oncology

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.

Join our unrivalled scientific community that fuses academia and industry!

Date Posted

15-Apr-2025

Closing Date

20-Apr-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.
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