Senior/Principal Physician (GI)

Job description

Responsible for providing technical leadership as compound or indication lead within a cross-functional team to design, execute, analyse and interpret clinical studies. Ensures projects (including multiple studies) adhere to Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements. Typical Accountabilities Provides expertise to China development strategy and plan for all portfolio projects within the own area of specialty. Leads and/or performs China protocol development, preparation for clinical challenges and governance committee review, as well as health authority interactions. Manages clinical trials as a medical lead to deliver study with cooperating with cross-functional partners. Provides, as an expert, strategic physician expertise to quantify the benefits, risks, value and uncertainty of clinical trials. Ensures efficient and effective leadership and management of project information, strategy, quality standards, and integrity of information interpretation. Networks with colleagues and experts, providing medical consultancy in own area of expertise and serving as a resource for others by sharing experience within and beyond project team. Keeps close connection with global study team during the entire course of the study. Coaches junior physicians and provides supervision as needed. Keeps own knowledge of best practices and new relevant developments up to date. Essential Master degree in medical discipline or above Experience as a clinical physician Experience of management and design of clinical trials Minimum 7 years of experience as clinical research physician in pharma industry R&D . Therapeutic area expertise Desirable PhD in scientific discipline Extensive general medical knowledge Extensive experience in managing or designing complex clinical trials which require close monitoring Date Posted 14-8月-2026 Closing Date 30-10月-2026 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.