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Global Development Director ScientistAstraZeneca · Spain - Barcelona
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Global Development Director Scientist

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-19 Spain - Barcelona Full-time Hybrid Science Technology
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 6,000 GBP–10,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home) 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. AstraZeneca has a multifaceted environment that cultivates collaboration and innovation. We attract top minds, and we nurture and build talent. Hematology Research and Development, Early and Late Development Hematology Within Hematology R&D, we are committed to advancing the science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients most in need. With a combination-focused pipeline that exploits the power of six scientific platforms (Immuno-Oncology, Tumor Drivers and Resistance, DNA Damage Response, Antibody-drug Conjugates, Cell Therapy and Epigenetics) to help address unmet clinical needs in a host of hematological cancers, we are motivated by a dedication to the scientific discovery and collaboration that will one day help eliminate cancer as a cause of death. This unit has responsibility for the value chain from discovery through to late-stage development, enabling rapid acceleration of promising early-stage assets and life-cycle management programs Role and Responsibilities The Global Development Scientist Director is an important part of the Clinical Project Team (CPT),

Requirements

  • ● BS required, PhD in a scientific field, PharmD or MD is strongly preferred
  • ● Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • ● Industry or Academic experience in drug development required with experience in malignant haematology clinical trials strongly preferred.
  • ● Sufficient technical knowledge (haemato-oncology background preferred) to be able to interact with confidence with internal and external partner
  • ● Possesses sound foundational knowledge of FDA and other major country regulations and detailed knowledge of Good Clinical Practice 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.
  • ● Drug Development/Clinical Development Planning: Demonstrates a consistent track record to both independently complete, and lead peers in completion in components of sophisticated plans, related documents, appropriate methodologies, measures, analytical plans and evaluation tools.
  • ● Ability to drive/contribute to protocol design, writing and implementation.
  • ● Working at AstraZeneca
  • ● Here you'll have the chance to create a substantial difference to patients' lives With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines - for the world's most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and crafting the patient ecosystem.
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  • ● 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.
  • ● Date Posted 18-sept-2026
  • ● Closing Date 01-oct-2026
  • ● 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.