Us Medical Director - Copd Biologics

AstraZeneca

Unknown, Unknown, United States
Base: $200,693 – $275,000 usd annual; bonus/equity...
3 days in-office, 2 days flexible
Deep expertise in pulmonary medicine
Late-stage clinical development experience
Us regulatory environment comprehension
AstraZeneca is seeking a US Medical Director for COPD Biologics to lead medical strategy and execution in the US. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pulmonary medicine and experience in late-stage development and post-approval medical affairs

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the primary US medical point of accountability for scientific strategy, evidence generation, and external engagement for COPD Biologics.
  • The position leads the execution of a novel Interleukin-33 targeting monoclonal antibody across the full lifecycle from pre-approval to post-launch.
  • Employees benefit from a comprehensive compensation package including base pay ranging from $200,693 to $275,000 USD, short-term incentives, equity programs, and extensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

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AstraZeneca is seeking a US Medical Director for COPD Biologics to lead medical strategy and execution in the US. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pulmonary medicine and experience in late-stage development and post-approval medical affairs.

Salary

Base: $200,693 – $275,000 USD Annual; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program eligible; Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation/holidays, leaves, medical/dental/vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep expertise in pulmonary medicine
  • Late-stage clinical development experience
  • US regulatory environment comprehension
  • Strategic medical input to brand plans
  • External scientific engagement leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Board certification in Pulmonary Medicine
  • Strong biologics and new product launch experience
  • First-in-class disease modifying launches
  • Cross-functional leadership success
  • Understanding of US payer landscape

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MBBS, or PharmD)
  • 3+ years in Pulmonary Medicine or respiratory pharmacology
  • Experience in late-phase clinical development
  • Well-developed comprehension of FDA and OPDP regulations
  • Ability to travel 20-25% within the US

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