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$332k – $498k per year
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Architect · 7+ years exp
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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. AstraZeneca scores A on the Alion truth index.

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AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish pharmaceutical company formed in 1999 by the merger of Astra of Sweden and Zeneca of the United Kingdom, and now one of the largest drug makers in the world by revenue. Its portfolio is concentrated in oncology with Tagrisso, Imfinzi and Enhertu, alongside cardiovascular, renal and metabolic products including Farxiga, respiratory and immunology medicines, and a rare disease business built on the acquisition of Alexion. Headquartered in Cambridge in England and listed in London, Stockholm and New York, it reports in United States dollars.

The Global Clinical Head (GCH) is the most senior medical scientific expert on anasset/product/indicationteam and is a core member of the Franchise Team (if applicable) and/or the Global Product Team (GPT).

This role will report to the Vice President Clinical Respiratory.

This person will be accountable for all clinical scientific aspects of the product/asset,including the benefit/risk of a product and/or asset as well as the scientific strategies forclinical components of the Target Product Profile (TPP), Target Product Claim (TPC),Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Clinical components of regulatory documents and corelabelling texts.

Provide clinical and medical expertise input into overall project strategy.Will have accountability for the clinical deliverables i.e. clinical studies, clinical componentsof regulatory submissions etc to time.

Serve as the single point of contact for TA-Heads and R&D leaders for clinical and scientificcomponents of the product and/or indications.

Essential for the Role

  • An MD, or other equivalent medical degree from an accredited universitywithspecialty training inRespiratoryorrelated area.

  • 7 years’ relevant experience within therespiratoryspace, including late-phase drugdevelopment experience.

  • Demonstrated deep clinical and research expertise in appropriate disease area

  • Significant hands-on late phase clinical drug development experience.

  • Developed/delivered multiple complex and large studies (e.g., including but not limited tomultinational outcome studies).

  • Scientific credibility internally and externally.

  • Demonstrated success in influencing functions outside of clinical and across geographies.

  • Experience of benefit/risk assessment and creating patient risk management plans.

  • Experience of global regulatory submissions and interacting with major regulatory agencies.

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, coach, and mentor other physicians/scientists.

  • Proven teamwork and collaboration skills in a global setting.

  • Credible in scientific and commercial environments.

  • Fit for purpose business acumen, and insight into payer and reimbursement hurdlesglobally

  • Line management experience.

Desirable for the role

  • Global external awareness within the therapeutic area.

  • Global regulatory awareness.

  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

  • Experience in several organizations and geographic locations

  • Experience of working with Market Companies to deliver studies/projects.

  • Experience of clinical/commercial interface.

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because anyopportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines isabout being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journeyof building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be.

This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringingunexpected teams together.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $331,873 - $497,810. However, 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. 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.

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.

Date Posted

28-Sept-2026

Closing Date

01-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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