Director; Clinical Research- Saxagliptin Global Brand Team
AstraZeneca (Delaware, Delaware)

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The Director of Clinical Research reports to the Group Directo for CV/GI Late Development.
Description/Role Purpose:
The global Brand Physician is a permanent member of the Commercial Brand Team and the Clinical Development Team. The brand team physician works in partnership with the Medical Science Director and interacts closely with the Global Product Director. The key task is to provide medical leadership and expertise for commercialization of the brand throughout its life cycle. Key tasks include developing medical and commercial differentiation options for the brand versus the competition, review and sign off of publications and promotional material. Close interaction with the Medical Science Director about the overall medical aspects of the product strategy is also essential. The Brand Physician shares his/her time between commercial related activities and development related activities where a minimum of 50% and a maximum of 80% will be commercial related activities. The remainder will normally be directly project related, in order to give the Brand Physician a stable foundation in the Clinical Team. The objectives will be set by the Group Director in agreement between the Medical Science Director and the Global Product Director.

Responsibilities:
§ Medical content and ethical aspects of medical marketing and promotional activities
§ Provide medical expertise for Life Cycle Development and claims development.
§ Provide /take responsibility for medical aspects of core promotional material, promotional guide, monographs and symposia.
§ Provide /take responsibility for medical aspects of publications and proactively identify new publication opportunities through analysis of data versus market needs.
§ Development of key opinion leaders.
§ Interacting with advisory boards.
§ Give guidance for Phase IV and investigator initiated trials in cooperation with regional marketing companies.
§ Medical input to competitor intelligence activities including critical review of competitor data.
§ Medical contribution to marketing company briefings and PR programs
§ Contribute to the Value Team.
§ Input to medical disease area and product training as appropriate.
Customers:
Works with internal and external customers, including Clinical Project Teams, Global Product Teams, Therapy Areas, Global Marketing and Business Development, Regulatory, and FDA to accomplish tasks related to the product development, to improve clinical development processes, and to insure satisfaction of these customers.

Reporting Relationship
If applicable, this section contains a list of positions that report to the position, either directly or indirectly
· Direct Reports –none
· Indirect Reports – none

Responsibilities

Requirements – Education and Experience
· Graduate of a recognized school of medicine with an M.D. degree or equivalent.
· Specialty training and board certification in Internal Medicine; Endocrinology; Diabetes and Metabolism; or Cardiovascular Medicine
· Three or more years of Drug Development experience obtained while working in the pharmaceutical industry with focus and expertise in metabolic disorders and diabetes.
· Prior clinical experience and strong academic track record in metabolic disorders and diabetes required
· Experience in designing, monitoring and implementing clinical trials and interpreting trial results, including understanding of biostatistics and safety reporting
· An understanding of pharmaceutical industry R&D, particularly of major clinical milestones and of the factors which influence those decision points.
· An understanding of the interplay between clinical development and commercial objectives


Leadership Qualities:
1. Passion for Customer Solutions: Understands one’s customers and uses that insight to provide value

2. Thinks Strategically: Quickly identifies and acts on opportunities, combining forethought with action. This is based on an understanding of the external environment and its impact on AZ

3. Acts Decisively: Makes and acts on decisions quickly and effectively and fosters the same in others. This is based on an underlying courage to enable risk-taking for the business

4. Drives Performance: Holds self and others accountable for the achievement of performance expectations. Creates an environment that enables others to perform at their best

5. Works Collaboratively: Actively creates and promotes cross-boundary collaboration with the aim of achieving better business results. Boundaries can exist between individuals, geographies, cultures, teams, functions, organizations

6. Develops People and Organization: Demonstrates a genuine commitment to the time and effort needed to develop oneself and others