Senior Medical Director Early Clinical Respiratory

About the Company

Requirements

• ● An MBBS, MD, or other equivalent medical degree from an accredited university with specialty training in Respiratory or related area.
• ● Relevant experience within the respiratory space, including early-phase drug development experience.
• ● Demonstrated deep clinical and research expertise in appropriate disease area
• ● Significant hands-on early phase clinical drug development experience.
• ● Developed/delivered phase 1 and 2a studies (e.g., including but not limited to FtiH studies).
• ● Strong command of biomarkers, surrogate endpoints, and biostatistics, supported by a robust publication record.
• ● Scientific credibility internally and externally.
• ● Proven teamwork and collaboration skills in a global setting.
• ● Demonstrated success in influencing functions outside of clinical and across geographies.
• ● Global external awareness within the therapeutic area.
• ● Global regulatory awareness.
• ● Ability to travel nationally and internationally.
• ● 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 you will lead with science and see your decisions echo from first-in-human studies to pivotal trials, supported by a culture that values evidence, candor, and momentum. We bring diverse experts together to solve hard problems, share what works and what doesn't, and move faster because we learn together. With a broad and advancing pipeline, cutting-edge modalities, and the freedom to think beyond boundaries, you will influence strategy, build strong narratives that align stakeholders, and turn bold ideas into medicines that change lives worldwide. We value kindness alongside ambition and empower leaders at every level to make a bigger impact.
• ● Step into a role where your clinical judgment shapes the future of neuroimmunology-take the next step today and help bring transformative therapies to patients faster
• ● Date Posted 14-Aug-2026
• ● Closing Date 27-Aug-2026