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Associate Medical Director Clinical Development Hematology

Alexion Pharmaceuticals
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026
💰 $277,012/yr($184,674/yr$277,012/yr)

About the role

Associate Medical Director, Clinical Development Hematology

Job Description

Seeking a physician with 3-5 years of clinical research or clinical trials experience in industry or equivalent experience in academia or hospital system. The primary role is to work within the Hematology/Nephrology Clinical Development Department. This individual will serve as a medical monitor for the assigned study(ies) which are typically phase 1-4 clinical trials, or other studies as directed by the line management. This position additionally offers substantial opportunities for regulatory and commercial interactions and career advancement in the fast-moving area of rare disease.

You will be responsible for:

  • Medical Expert for clinical study team

  • Medical Monitor for the assigned trials or studies

  • Medical Data Review

  • Protocol development from concept to final protocol

  • Protocol execution including interaction with investigators, and contributing to data review, data analysis and clinical study report authoring

  • Strategic guidance to phase II/III development programs and oversight of global clinical trials/trial team (s) on assigned program(s)

  • Presentation at academic congresses, investigator meetings and advisory meetings

  • Development of medical content for regulatory document, and responses (including but not limited to NDAs/BLAs, sNDAs/SBLAs, briefing packages and common technical documents

  • Particiapte in or lead ad hoc clinical development projects as directed by line management

You will need to have:

  • Medical doctor (MD) or foreign equivalent physician education

  • History of industry, academic or hospital-based clinical or basic science research

  • 1-2 years of industry experience 

  • Excellent written / oral communication skills

  • Ability to think strategically

  • Attention to detail

  • Interest in career progression and taking and willingness to take on new responsibilities

  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

  • Formal training or education in clinical trials, epidemiologic design, statistical methods and/or quantitative sciences.

  • Master degree in clinical research or related field preferred

  • Previous clinical trial experience as medical monitor in industry setting

    • Safety medical monitoring and reporting experience

    • Protocol development experience

    • Understanding of regulatory requirements related to clinical trials e.g. FDA, EMA, MHRA

  • Publication in peer reviewed journals

  • Presentation of conference abstracts in international conferences

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. In-Office Hybrid This role has an expectation of working in the office a minimum of 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 give us the pl

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