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Global Clinical Head, Respiratory

AstraZeneca
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Global Clinical Head (GCH) overseeing all clinical scientific activities for a respiratory asset, reporting to the VP of Clinical Respiratory. Objectives include leading clinical strategy, ensuring timely delivery of clinical studies and regulatory components, and serving as the primary scientific contact within the organization. Responsibilities encompass managing clinical development plans, contributing to regulatory submissions, assessing benefit/risk profiles, and providing scientific input to project strategies. Core duties involve leading late-phase clinical trials, developing benefit/risk assessments, and influencing cross-functional teams globally. Qualifications: MD or equivalent with at least 7 years’ experience in respiratory drug development, including late-phase clinical trials and multinational outcome studies. Deep expertise in respiratory diseases, regulatory engagement, benefit/risk analysis, and team leadership are required. Preferred skills include global regulatory awareness, experience with clinical/commercial interface, and international collaboration. High-value specifics: focus on respiratory indications, late-phase development, global regulatory interactions, and leadership in multinational studies. Work setup involves potential for international travel, with a flexible in-office and remote working arrangement.