Global Clinical Development Medical Director, Infectious Disease

Global Clinical Development Medical Director

Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Are you a clinical research physician ready for new opportunities? Would you like to play a pivotal role in the development of potential medicines? If you are passionate about being a medical leader for a cross-functional team in a group that drives action towards the improvement of global public health– join us! As a Global Clinical Development Medical Director you will have a unique opportunity to further elevate the Infectious Disease franchise in one of the world’s most respected biopharmaceutical companies. The role holds a great development opportunity for the successful candidate whilst contributing to the positive journey that AstraZeneca is on. 

Accountabilities: 

• Providing medical and scientific leadership in the global development of new medicines targeted at indications in the field of infectious diseases 

• Help design, execute, and interpret clinical trials in one or more development programs (Phase 1 through Phase 3) 

• Build strong relationships with a network of external scientific specialists and opinion leaders as well as site investigators 

• Work closely with colleagues in other internal functions including Patient Safety, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Translational Medicine 

• Medical oversight to ensure the safety of study participants including review of Adverse Events of Special Interest and Serious Adverse Events and review and writing of safety narrative reports 

• Medical oversight responsibilities for medical activities outsourced to third party vendors 

• Provide expert medical input and writing of regulatory documents and interactions/responses with regulatory authorities 

• Provide expert medical and scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and in the literature 

• Prepare publications and presentations for scientific meetings and congresses 

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Fully qualified physician (MD or MD PhD) with clinical experience in infectious disease

• 1-3 years of experience in clinical drug development, preferably from pharma industry  

• Good understanding of clinical trials methodology 

• Experience in the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies (e.g., medical monitoring, data cleaning, clinical study report writing) 

• Excellent teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills 

• Ability to communicate effectively in clinical team settings 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including giving presentations) in English 

• Must demonstrate high integrity 

• Be office based at an AstraZeneca site (Barcelona) 

Desirable Skills/Experience: 

• Clinical experience in infectious diseases, vaccines, and/or immunology 

• Named Investigator on a several clinical trials 

• 1-3 years of pharmaceutical industry knowledge and experience 

• Progressed medicines into first time in human Phase 1, Phase 2 delivery of proof of principle, and Phase 3 pivotal efficacy studies 

• Experience with Translational programs moving from preclinical to first in human studies and interpretation of immunological assay results 

• Significant and consistent peer-reviewed publication track record 

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 

Why AstraZeneca?

We are a changemaker on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. This is backed by deep knowledge and experience in our field. Building on this, we lead the way into the future with energy and drive. We are helping to transform healthcare and build pandemic preparedness to protect against future health crises and to bring lasting immunity to people around the globe. We are committed to our central role in addressing pandemic and endemic diseases and ensuring our products continue to reach and benefit millions of people around the world. 

Date Posted

17-Jun-2026

Closing Date

30-Jun-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.