Senior Medical Director, Kidney Disease, Early Clinical Development Cvrm

Astrazeneca

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Md or mbbs degree required
5+ years clinical research experience
Expertise in kidney disease treatment
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Director for Kidney Disease within their Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) department. The role involves leading early-phase clinical trials and collaborating on drug development strategies targeting kidney-related conditions, requiring strong expertise in clinical research and a focus on innovative drug modalities. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior Medical Director will lead early Phase I-II global clinical trials focusing on kidney disease and intersecting conditions like heart failure and type 2 diabetes.
  • This role requires integrating preclinical insights into clinical plans while advancing the development of non-clinical and surrogate endpoints including imaging and biomarkers.
  • AstraZeneca offers a collaborative environment where physicians can build cases, engage partners, and contribute to life-changing medicines with a minimum three-day weekly office requirement.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Medical Director for Kidney Disease within their Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) department. The role involves leading early-phase clinical trials and collaborating on drug development strategies targeting kidney-related conditions, requiring strong expertise in clinical research and a focus on innovative drug modalities. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MD or MBBS degree required
  • 5+ years clinical research experience
  • Expertise in kidney disease treatment
  • Early Phase I-II trial leadership
  • Biomarker and surrogate endpoint validation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong publication record in relevant field
  • Experience with cross-functional global teams
  • Ability to engage external scientific experts
  • Background in heart failure or diabetes
  • Track record of regulatory interactions

Key Requirements

  • MD, MBBS, or MD/PhD qualification
  • Minimum 5 years clinical research experience
  • Established expertise in kidney disease treatment
  • Proven track record in early clinical trial design

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