Research Physician - Discovery Medicine - Respiratory or Inflamation Therapy Areas - AstraZeneca

Description


To provide credible medical scientific input in the development and delivery of innovative Discovery Medicine plans for new candidate drugs progressing from Discovery into Early Development, allowing effective and timely decision making.



Accountabilities/Responsibilities


To provide medical scientific input to develop and maintain, with Discovery translational scientists, Discovery Medicine plans for new candidate drugs progressing from Discovery into Early Development.
To provide medical scientific input into pre-clinical and early clinical projects within the Respiratory & Inflammation Therapeutic Area particularly with respect to the biological mechanisms underlying pathophysiology.
Design and execute studies to assess these biological mechanisms in man to validate drug targets, create novel segmentations of syndromally diagnosed diseases, and detect drug actions (biomarkers).
To develop novel methodologies and biomarker strategies that allow for rapid, cost-effective decision-making regarding the progress of nominated compounds.
To provide medical scientific input in the interpretation and reporting of results arising from Discovery Medicine plans.

Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience


Minimum Requirements - Education and Experience


Fully qualified and registered physician.
Research qualification and strong clinical research record.

Preferred Background

Clinical experience in Respiratory or Inflammation Therapy Areas.
Minimum of 2 years industry experience.
Possession of a higher medical qualification.


Skills & Capabilities


Skills

Particularly interested in and experienced in investigation of pathophysiological mechanisms.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and a team player.
Competencies of being creative, intelligent, proactive, and results-oriented.
Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and knowledge of ICH good clinical practice guidelines.

Assessment Capabilities

Analytical Thinking
Delivery Focus
Influencing
Innovation
Planning and Organising
Team Working