Director, Physician (Cell Therapy)

Typical Accountabilities · Provides strategic leadership and expert input into China development strategies and plans for cell therapy portfolio projects related to enabling studies within the Oncology therapeutic area. · Leads cell therapy studies design or provides input to global study design reflecting specific Chinese needs. · Leads and/or performs China protocol development, and preparations for governance committee review. · Provides, as an expert, strategic physician expertise to quantify the benefits, risks, value and uncertainty of clinical trials. · Ensures efficient and effective leadership and management of project information, strategy, quality standards, and integrity of information interpretation. · Networks with colleagues and experts, providing medical consultancy in cell therapy and serving as a resource for others by sharing experience within and beyond project team. · Represents AstraZeneca and its Physicians at external events. · Keeps own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments up to date. · Leads, guides, evaluates and develops the team to ensure that the own area achieves its objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws. · Provides coaching and mentoring to the team in both technical and career development. Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience · Master degree in medical discipline or PhD in scientific discipline · Experience as a physician · Experience of management and design of clinical trials · Thorough knowledge of study analysis and design in all phases of drug development · Minimum 10 years of experience as clinical research physician in pharma industry R&D · Therapeutic area expertise and commercial understanding · Proven leadership promoting, motivating and empowering others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives · Extensive general medical knowledge · Extensive experience in managing or designing clinical trials which require close monitoring · Conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking Effective problem and conflict resolution skills and proven team focus Date Posted 13-11月-2026 Closing Date 16-12月-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.