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Senior Medical Director, Translational Medicine, Neurology
Introduction
The Medical Director of Translational Medicine will play a critical role in bridging the gap between preclinical research and clinical application. This position involves leading efforts to develop and implement strategies that ensure the effective transition of therapies from the lab to clinical trials. This individual will lead translational aspects of neurologic clinical studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support translational and experimental medicine. The role will focus on neurologic rare diseases across the Neurology Therapeutic Area (TA) and Genomic Medicine Development Unit at Alexion.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in translational medicine, with a focus on neurology rare diseases and preference with experience in rare diseases.
What You Will Do
- Create and execute translational science and experimental medicine plans.
- Develop, in collaboration with other members of the cross-functional team, clinical and scientific aspects of translational studies from preclinical through Proof-of-Concept studies supporting :
- Human target validation
- Candidate indication selection
- Preliminary clinical plan development
- Collaborate with early clinical development leaders within the DRS Development organization to support the transition from Research to the DRS Development organization in preparation for IND.
- Partner with the Translational Research team to drive connectivity between the Research and Development organizations.
- Support cross-functional teams on IND-enabling studies.
- Support the design of early clinical trials through Proof-of-Concept, including experimental medicine studies.
- Through collaboration, design and execute translational plans (including clinical biomarkers supporting target engagement, MoA, and proof of biology, across various modalities), to support clinical development programs.
- Develop and implement patient enrichment strategies to support the core aspects of the program.
- Prepare and review study protocols, clinical study reports, and translational medicine sections of plans, abstracts, and technical reports.
- Serve as a scientific and medical expert in translational medicine, providing guidance and insights to internal teams and external partners.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the design, execution, and reporting of early-stage clinical trials to ensure that biomarker and other translational data is available at the time of clinical trial result readout.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional working groups and engage in external interactions with academic institutions and scientific experts.
- Present results and updates of projects at department, project, corporate, and scientific meetings.
- Stay updated on the latest advancements in neurologic translational medicine and rare disease research, incorporating new knowledge into ongoing projects.
Who You Are
Working at Alexion
We’re inspired to think differently, to create better outcomes. By creating an unparalleled employee experience, our organization is equipped to adapt and enrich employees with a productive, engaging, and enjoyable work experience, while accelerating world-class leadership and innovation capabilities that can deliver on our mission. Each of us is accountable for delivering innovative medicines and supportive technology with integrity so we can truly understand and better the lives of people affected by rare diseases. Together, we can transform lives every day.
The Highest Standards
By operating with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, we aspire to live up to the expectations of patients, physicians, and ourselves, and to earn trust in our communities.
Diversity
We encourage diversity of backgrounds and ideas. We genuinely care for and respect each other, working together as a high-performing team to deliver extraordinary results while embracing different perspectives.
Dedication
The dedication and passion of our employees enable us to stay focused on what matters most. We push ourselves to achieve the highest level of medical innovation, and to redefine what it means to live with a rare disease.
This role has an expectation of working in the office 3 days a week. 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. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
