Global Clinical Program Lead, Hematology R&D

AstraZeneca

Global Clinical Program Lead overseeing product strategy for hematology oncology projects at AstraZeneca. Leading clinical development teams and ensuring successful drug development and regulatory submissions.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeGaithersburg • California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $288,059 - $432,089 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical development teams responsible for novel hematology/oncology therapies from preclinical candidate selection through proof of concept leading to Phase 3 investment decisions
Lead all regulatory submissions
Accountable for the clinical strategy and clinical execution of a portfolio of pre-clinical and clinical stage therapies
Build strategic and coordinated clinical development plans aligned with business objectives
Lead and communicate the clinical development strategy at governance meetings
Co-lead the Clinical Program Team (CPT) to run/mitigate/communicate risk and handle conflict and change
Ensure that there are robust processes and data to enable Governance Bodies to make investment decisions and prioritize projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D. is required
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Industry experience in drug development including experience in early and late phase drug development and regulatory knowledge
hematology/oncology clinical drug development experience
demonstrated leadership
strong knowledge and understanding of the Hematology Oncology therapeutic area
proven experience mentoring and motivating teams in a highly matrixed environment
proven record of encouraging and leading internal and external cross-functional collaborations
demonstrated organizational and project management skills
proven success in influencing colleagues and senior leaders in various departments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
paid vacation and holidays
paid leaves
short-term incentive bonus opportunity
eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical StrategyClinical ExecutionPreclinical Candidate SelectionPhase 3 Investment DecisionsClinical Development Plans

Soft Skills

MentoringMotivating TeamsInfluencing ColleaguesOrganizational SkillsConflict Resolution