Executive Medical Director, Early Clinical Development Oncology

Typical Accountabilities: • Responsible for providing specialist Physician Management expertise and services through global process management or expertise of process, and interface activities with external organisations within a geographical area • Inputs significantly to the regional Physician strategy • Provides some input to the global clinical development strategy from a Physician perspective • Leads, guides, evaluates and develops the team within own area of Physicians to ensure that the area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws • Performance manages senior managers or identifies development opportunities of direct reports, together with planning effectively for succession • Leads or oversees a diverse range of initiatives to improve quality, integrity of information interpretation, cost or time and where appropriate lead the development of new methodology or process to provide business benefit • Accountable for the overall clinical, scientific and value content within the Clinical Project team Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports): • Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 50+ • Grandfather (manager of a manager) What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?): • 4 or more countries at a minimum of 40% of time Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience: • Essential: Medical degree; Professional qualification; Mastery of Physician area with an ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams; Proven leadership promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives; Significant understanding of the overall drug development and commercialisation process from development, launch through life cycle management; Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a global and regional environment; Experience leading and developing a team and working in a global environment; Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking; Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive, organizational relationships • Desirable: PhD in scientific discipline; Expert reputation within the business and industry; Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments; Operational expertise in risk management and contingency planning; Familiarity with the latest research and thinking; Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus; Excellent knowledge of AstraZeneca policies, procedures and guidelines Key Relationship to reach solutions: • Internal (to AZ or team): Development; Senior Leadership Team within AstraZeneca; Pharmaceutical Development; Regulatory; Global and regional Biostatistics sites; Global Quality; Supply Chain • External (to AZ): External professional and regulatory bodies Compensation Pay Range: 323,216.00 - 484,824.00 USD Annual The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 06-Jan-2026 Closing Date 07-Jan-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.