Executive Medical Director, Immunology Cell Therapy

Job Profile: Executive Medical Director, Immunology Cell Therapy

Location: Office-based role in Boston Seaport MA

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Responsibilities:

• Represents the clinical function at Global Project Team (GPT) level

• Accountable for the overall clinical, scientific and value content within the Clinical Project Team (CPT)

• Inputs significantly to the Physicians strategy

• Provides input to the global clinical development strategy from a Physician perspective

• Leads, guides, evaluates and develops the team within own area of Physicians/Clinical Scientists to ensure that the area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws

• Leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, integrity of information interpretation, cost or time and where appropriate lead the development of new methodology or process to provide business benefit

Essential Qualifications Required for this Role

• Medical degree

• Professional qualification in Oncology and/or Hematology (Immunology allowed)

• Relevant experience in the field of cell and gene therapy of cancer

• Minimum 5/ideally 7 years or more experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector (in its absence, significantly longer experience in the academic setting)

• Proven leadership promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives

• Significant understanding of the overall drug development and commercialisation process

• Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives

Desirable Attributes for this Role

• PhD in a scientific discipline related to immunology, oncology and/or gene therapy

• Expert reputation within the business and industry

• Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments

• Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning

• Familiarity with the latest research and thinking

• Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus

• Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines in a global environment

• Experience leading and developing a team and working in a global environment

• Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking

• Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships

At AstraZeneca, we trust in the science. Driven by it and united by it, this is the place where great science comes alive. It’s our smart thinking and patience that helps us to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. If you have a true love of science and believe in its potential to redefine the possible, then this is the place for you.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $309,354 to $464,031.Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. 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, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.