Senior Director, Oncology Clinical Intelligence & Evidence

AstraZeneca · Cambridge Kendall SQ, MA

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Role summary

Senior Director role leading clinical intelligence and real-world evidence strategy for lung and head-and-neck cancer portfolios at AstraZeneca. Responsible for setting evidence priorities, translating portfolio needs into scientific programs, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to generate decision-ready insights across development and commercialization.

What they're looking for

Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional scientific or clinical strategy teams
Deep expertise in clinical trial design, evidence generation, and real-world data methodology
Strong understanding of oncology development, biomarker strategy, and regulatory pathways
Ability to frame complex scientific questions and distinguish causal from predictive objectives
Experience translating business priorities into scientific programs and evidence agendas
Familiarity with advanced analytics, machine learning applications, or AI in clinical contexts

What you'll be doing

Set strategic direction for clinical intelligence and RWE generation across lung and HNSCC therapeutic area
Identify high-value evidence opportunities and translate portfolio priorities into focused research agendas
Originate and prioritize scientific programs addressing patient selection, treatment heterogeneity, and regulatory confidence
Lead multidisciplinary teams including strategy leads, evidence product leads, and data scientists
Establish evidence priorities and provide scientific guidance to clinical development, regulatory, and commercial functions

Key requirements

Therapeutic area: Oncology

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