Astrazeneca
Pharmaceutical
AssociateGlobalDevelopmentMedicalDirectorI,LateDevelopmentOncology
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“Associate Global Development Medical Director I, Late Development Oncology at Astrazeneca. Skills: Oncology, Clinical trials, Drug development, Regulatory submissions. Provide clinical input to design and implementation of. Co-own protocol development”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance oncology portfolio; Accelerate high-quality recruitment; Shape evidence for worldwide submissions; Keep complex programs on track; Maximize impact of study results; Enable efficient and high-quality data capture and review; Raise quality, speed, and consistency across programs
Industry & Context.
Anticipate issues; Data analysis; Summarize clinical results
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate/post-graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an M. B. B. S. / M. D. degree or equivalent, At least 2 years of clinical experience post-registration, 5 to 8 years clinical research expertise in drug development in relevant therapy area (Oncology preferred) in Industry or academic experience or CRO experience required, Detailed knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other regulations governing clinical research, General knowledge of medical monitoring, General knowledge of Regulatory approval process in relevant, General knowledge of pharmaceutical industry/R&D, General knowledge of marketing and commercial fundamentals, Ability to grow and maintain a high level of expertise in oncology therapeutic area, Basic understanding of drug development from molecules to market, Knowledge of scientific methodology in the design, conduct and description of clinical research, at a study level, Ability to understand, and contribute to the drafting of documents used throughout the clinical study lifecycle, Solid understanding of methodology in the design, conduct and interpretation of clinical research, Outstanding attention to detail, Outstanding written communication skills, Serves as medical/clinical science representative on study team, Collaborates cross-functionally on applicable deliverables during study life cycle, Ability to analyse and summarize clinical results, Support creation of and review of clinical slides for internal and external meetings
Nice to Have
Late-phase oncology clinical trial experience across multiple tumor types, Hands-on contributions to NDALA or other global registration submissions, Experience interacting with global regulators, KOLs, CROs, and external vendors on clinical science issues, Participation in safety review meetings and authoring safety narratives, Experience supporting publications, congress abstracts, and payer/reimbursement evidence packages, Familiarity with CRF design, data review plans, listings, and TLF interpretation to drive decision-making, Proven contributions to functional process improvements or cross-asset/tumor working groups, Ability to influence across geographies, Resilience and clarity under ambiguity and pace
What You'll Do.
Provide clinical input to design and implementation of
Co-own protocol development
Partner with Clinical Operations
Address site questions
Review clinical data to identify trends
Synthesize findings to inform study decisions
Participate in safety review
Support preparation of safety
Ensure timely updates flow across the cross-functional team
Support drafting and review of INDs
Support medical affairs and payer/reimbursement activities
Partner with Data Management to build CRFs and
Serve as the clinical science point of contact
Resolve scientific and protocol queries quickly and effectively
Lead or contribute to process improvements
Contribute to cross-asset or cross-tumor initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global study teams; Cross-functional team; Clinical Operations; Vendors; Site investigators; Data Management; CROs
Communication Scope
Written communication; Scientific communications; External presentations; Internal presentations
Full Job Description
**Title:** Associate Global Development Medical Director I, Late Development Oncology * Career Level – E * Location: Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore * Role: Individual Contributor * Work Type: Hybrid ## **Introduction to role:** Are you ready to turn late-stage oncology science into medicines that change lives? As an Associate Global Development Medical Director, you will be a core clinical voice within our global study and project teams, partnering with operations, field liaisons, and site investigators to design, deliver, and interpret pivotal trials that advance our oncology portfolio. You will collaborate closely with a Global Development Medical Director, aligning study strategy to registration goals, accelerating high-quality recruitment, and shaping evidence that informs worldwide submissions. How would you use your clinical judgment and data rigor to anticipate issues early and keep complex programs on track? This is a role for someone who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional settings and takes pride in translating data into decisive action for patients. ## **About AstraZeneca:** AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. We aim to transform the lives of patients with improved outcomes and a better quality of life. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. ## Accountabilities: * Clinical Program Strategy: Provide clinical input to the design and implementation of late-phase trials, ensuring endpoints, eligibility, and operational plans align with regulatory pathways and product value. * Study Design and Implementation: Co-own protocol development and study materials; partner with Clinical Operations, vendors, and CROs; address site questions to enable fast, reliable startup and execution. * Data Integrity and Interpretation: Review clinical da
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