TA Group Director, Clinical Pharmacology & Quantitative Pharmacology, Oncology

Company: AstraZeneca
Location: Montgomery Village
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in the pursuit of scientific excellence? As the TA Group Director, youll manage a team of Clinical Pharmacologists and Clinical Pharmacometricians, driving innovation and strategic initiatives across therapy areas. Your leadership will be pivotal in recruiting, retaining, and developing talent to form a business-focused and science-driven team. Reporting to the TA Head, youll collaborate closely with the CPQP leadership team to ensure impactful contributions across the portfolio. Dive into project accountabilities, influence decision-making with cutting-edge Model-Informed Drug Development approaches, and foster external collaborations to deliver effective solutions. Accountabilities: - Lead a team delivering quality clinical pharmacology input from pre-CDID to life-cycle management. - Collaborate with CPQP TA Head for resource management, enhancing productivity and cost efficiency. - Support TA Head in strategy development, scientific operations, and business management. - Act as delegate for TA Head in various meetings and interactions. - Develop and implement clinical pharmacology strategies as project Clinical Pharmacologist. - Cultivate a culture supportive of MIDD approaches across TA. - Foster positive collaboration with key partner functions. - Provide scientific and strategic input into development plans across TA. - Oversee scientific modeling work in early and late development. - Evaluate candidates for in/out-licensing. - Lead peer reviews within and across TA. - Mentor and contribute to learning development within TA. - Monitor new methodologies and applications in the environment. - Increase AZ profile externally through speaking engagements and publications. - Ensure CPQP contributions align with regulations and compliance standards. Essential Skills/Experience: - Demonstrated broad translational and clinical development experience with a minimum of 10 years in international drug development (early and late clinical). - Ability to develop people, drive performance, and hold self and others accountable. - Proven record of building successful partnerships and collaborations with cultural sensitivity. - Experience leading teams. - Strong leadership capabilities including influencing skills. - Experience in mentoring and developing others. - Conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking. - International scientific reputation from publishing in quantitative clinical pharmacology. - Ability to identify, develop, and execute strategic CPQP activities. - Relevant TA disease domain knowledge. - Relevant regulatory experience (written/oral). - Knowledge of regulatory, compliance processes, standards, and issues specific to Clinical Pharmacology & Quantitative Pharmacology. Desirable Skills/Experience: - PhD degree preferred or equivalent (M.Sc./Pharm.D.) with relevant experience required. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. At AstraZeneca, we are driven by curiosity and courage to explore new frontiers in science. Our commitment to making a difference fuels our passion for innovation as we work towards treating, preventing, modifying, and curing complex diseases. By integrating data science and technology with scientific breakthroughs, we aim to redefine healthcare and impact billions of lives globally. Our inclusive environment fosters collaboration across academia, biotechs, and industry, empowering us to make bold decisions without fear of failure. With opportunities for lifelong learning and career development, AstraZeneca is where exploration thrives! Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team! The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from 196,868.80 - 295,303.20 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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