Senior Global Development Scientist, Director

Essential Skills/Experience: - PharmD, Ph.D. degree in life sciences, or MD preferred. Strong preference for Oncology experience - 7+ yrs Industry or academic experience in drug development required. - Possesses sound foundational knowledge of FDA and other major country regulations. - Possesses detailed knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) other regulations governing clinical research. - Possesses general knowledge of 1) medical monitoring 2) Regulatory approval process in relevant countries; 3) pharmaceutical industry/R&D operations; 4) marketing and commercial fundamentals. - Significant oncology therapeutic experience to be sought out or serve as a resource to other internal/external

Desirable Skills/Experience: - Proven ability to independently lead components of complex clinical development plans, related documents, methodologies, analysis plans, and evaluation tools. - Demonstrated ability to drive protocol design, writing, and implementation to meet GCP, ICH, and internal quality standards. - Experience leveraging state-of-the-art methodologies in clinical research, including novel endpoints, biomarkers, adaptive or innovative trial designs, and advanced analytical approaches. - Strong communication and presentation skills to engage internal governance committees and external audiences such as investigator meetings, IDMCs, and scientific conferences. - Experience contributing to and leading clinical reports and integrated summaries for complex global projects. - Experience leading study-level medical monitoring and safety reviews. - Success operating in global, matrixed teams across multiple countries and time zones. - Track record of mentoring or managing clinical staff and shaping team performance. - Ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholders including operations, biostatistics, regulatory, safety, and commercial partners. - Advanced oncology therapeutic area expertise across multiple tumor types.

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.

Why AstraZeneca: Here, your clinical judgment fuels real progress against cancer, supported by a deep, diverse pipeline and collaborators who unite science and execution at pace.

You will work at the leading edge with rich data, novel biomarkers, AI-enabled insights, and bold trial designs—surrounded by colleagues who value kindness alongside ambition and who learn from both breakthroughs and setbacks.

We bring the best of academia and industry together, convening unexpected teams to unlock decisive evidence and translate it into therapies that change lives.

Seize this chance to steer pivotal oncology studies and accelerate the next generation of therapies to patients—share your profile today and help shape what comes next!

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 233,586.40 - 350,379.60 USD Annual.

Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.