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Global Development Medical Director

AstraZeneca
September 10, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Global Development Medical Director specializing in Late Phase CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic diseases). Focuses on clinical trial design, execution, data interpretation, and reporting to assess benefit-risk profiles and support regulatory, labeling, and market access goals. Responsibilities include providing scientific expertise in study design, ensuring compliance with GCP, managing safety surveillance, contributing to clinical study documents, and collaborating with global R&D teams and external partners. Also involves scientific data analysis, external stakeholder engagement, and guiding investigator-initiated trials. Qualifications: Medical degree (MD/MBBS) or scientific doctorate (PhD, PharmD), 3+ years of clinical research experience in relevant therapy areas, strong teamwork and communication skills, fluency in English. Preferred: medical knowledge in endocrinology/nephrology, experience in clinical research within core therapeutic areas, understanding of biostatistics, regulatory environment, and pharmaceutical R&D processes. High-Value: focus on late-stage development, global trial oversight, safety monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: Not specified; qualifications suggest office-based or hybrid work likely.