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Clinical Research & Development Associate Director

US - Gaithersburg - MD💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-09 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead clinical research and development strategies for novel therapeutic approaches targeting inflammatory myopathies, JIA, and Sjogren's Disease.

Role type

Associate Director, Clinical Research & Development

Builds

Novel therapeutic approaches for inflammatory myopathies, JIA, and Sjogren's Disease

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Advanced clinical degree (M.D., PhD), drug development process knowledge, project management, regulatory compliance, CRO negotiation, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, team mentorship

Preferred skills

Staff development, change management, process optimization, priority setting, resource management

Technologies

AstraZeneca line and project management tools

Responsibilities

Integrate research and commercial aspects of drug development; Design and oversee studies to assess scientific and commercial viability; Plan, monitor, and manage clinical development study components including timelines and budgets; Lead selection and negotiation of CROs and external partners; Participate in regulatory defense teams and submission assemblies; Serve as communication bridge between internal and external stakeholders; Champion culture of leadership and innovation; Monitor team and project performance for compliance.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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