Executive Director, Global Product Lead, Immunology Research and Development

Role: Global Product Lead in Immunology R&D at AstraZeneca, responsible for shaping asset strategy across early-stage immunology programs focusing on immune-mediated diseases. Key responsibilities include developing and executing product development plans, defining target product profiles, managing clinical trial programs, and guiding lifecycle investment decisions to achieve milestones and maximize product value. The role involves strategic leadership of cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, and risk management at a global level. Qualifications: Ph.D., MD, or Master’s with 10+ years in pharma, with proven experience in early-stage drug development, regulatory insights, and leadership within complex environments. Skills include influencing senior stakeholders, translating scientific data into business strategy, and managing large budgets. Preferred: expertise in immunology, late-stage development, and experience across multiple therapeutic areas. The role requires travel domestically and internationally and offers a hybrid work setup. High-value biopharma specifics: focus on immunology, early development, and potentially biologics or cell therapies targeting immune-mediated diseases, with strategic oversight extending from preclinical to clinical phases.