Us Medical Director - Copd Biologics

AstraZeneca

Unknown, Unknown, United States
Base: $200,693 – $275,000 usd annual; bonus/equity...
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Md or pharmd degree required
3+ years pulmonary medicine experience
Late-stage clinical development expertise
** AstraZeneca is seeking a US Medical Director for COPD Biologics who will provide medical leadership in the development and execution of US strategies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in pulmonary medicine, with significant experience in late-stage development and 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 US medical strategy for a novel Interleukin-33 targeting monoclonal antibody across the full product lifecycle from pre-approval to post-launch.
  • Employees benefit from a competitive base salary ranging from $200,693 to $275,000 USD annually along with short-term incentives and equity-based long-term programs.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a US Medical Director for COPD Biologics who will provide medical leadership in the development and execution of US strategies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in pulmonary medicine, with significant experience in late-stage development and medical affairs. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MD or PharmD degree required
  • 3+ years pulmonary medicine experience
  • Late-stage clinical development expertise
  • US regulatory environment knowledge
  • Strategic medical plan execution

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, MBBS, or PharmD)
  • 3+ years demonstrated experience in Pulmonary Medicine
  • 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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