Research and Development Director jobs in Massachusetts

Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Global Development Scientist Director
  • 10001087 - Director Clinical Research
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Senior Global Development Scientist Director

    Locations: In Office in one of these locations - Boston Seaport, Warsaw PO, Barcelona SP or Mississauga CA

    As a Senior Global Development Scientist Director (SGDSD) you will independently provide scientific and clinical input to all aspects of late stage product development. This includes but is not limited to the design, delivery and interpretation of pivotal clinical trials and of studies that further characterize the overall benefit and risk and value of Respiratory and Immunology products in late stage development. This role ensures that the safety evaluation process for the pivotal phase III trials is seamless and complete.

    In this role you will seek input from the appropriate functional experts and will coordinate these activities in support of clinical studies and programs.

    The SGDSD works as a member of a diverse and motivated team of researchers spanning across multiple divisions of Biopharmaceutical Units. The objectives of this role are set by the Global Clinical Program Lead in agreement with Global Clinical Head(s). The role will have a special focus on late stage clinical trials within respiratory & immunology where this role will work in close collaboration with the study team physician with all aspects of scientific input, clinical data quality metrics and safety evaluation.

    The Senior Global Development Scientist Director independently leads many activities and contributes to science stories, regulatory submissions, process improvement and mentoring scientists and physicians.

    Typical Accountabilities

    • Providing scientific leadership in the innovative design, execution and interpretation of clinical trials in one or more development programs.
    • Expected to effectively collaborate with colleagues in other functions including Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Early Development groups.
    • Be involved primarily in Late Phase (Ph2b and Phase 3) clinical programs but will collaborate with clinical colleagues supporting Early Phase programs as well as Medical Affairs colleagues.
    • Provide expert scientific data/analysis into the preparation of regulatory documents and interactions with regulatory authorities.
    • Provide expert scientific analysis and interpretation of data from ongoing studies and from within the literature.
    • Lead development of quality metrics and data review plan for assigned studies.
    • Support and contribute to Medical Monitoring of trials.
    • Lead and participate in activities that ensure quality, consistency and integration of clinical study related results and ensure a robust safety evaluation process within the clinical team.
    • Provide scientific evidence to support strategic decision making for R&D, marketing, clinical, and business development departments.
    • Participate in the preparation of scientific publications and present scientific results and study protocol to multidisciplinary teams and key partners.
    • Develop and review different clinical documents such as protocols, informed consent, investigator’s brochure, study report, briefing books.
    • Provide scientific input to TA standards

    Education, Skills and Experience Required

    • Scientific doctoral level degree (e.g. PhD or PharmD), relevant clinical qualification, or other relevant university degree with extensive experience from Late Phase clinical development within the industry.
    • Ten or more years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience (multi-country clinical trials).
    • Understanding of scientific and clinical issues related to the design and implementation of clinical trials and interpreting trial results.
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional setting, particularly with patient safety, vendors, CRAs, site staff and clinical operations.
    • Experience with regulatory submissions, LCM, advisory boards, annual safety updates.
    • Experience with dermatology and/or rheumatologic therapeutic areas preferred.

    Employer of Choice:

    At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society.

    AstraZeneca is 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 encourage and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.

    We offer a competitive Total Reward program including a market driven base salary, bonus and long term incentive. We also provide a generous paid time off program and a strong benefits array of offerings.

    When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we spark bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give 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 outstanding and high-reaching world.

    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.

    AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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Director, Leadership Development
  • Cornerstone Research
  • Boston, MA OTHER
  • Overview DIRECTOR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (HYBRID – BOSTON) If you are a strategic learning and development leader who is passionate about designing, executing and managing development and leadership ...
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Global Development Medical Director - Diabetes/Obesity/MASH
  • 50056669 - Assoc Director Physician
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality! If y...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Senior Medical Director, Late Clinical Development – Diabetes/Obesity
  • 10001001 - Director Physician
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Senior Medical Director, Late Clinical Development – Diabetes/Obesity Do you have expertise in Clinical Research and Development combined with a deep understanding of the medical aspects of drug devel...
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Senior Medical Director, Metabolism/Obesity, Early Clinical Development, CVRM
  • 10001001 - Director Physician
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Senior Medical Director, Metabolism/Obesity, Early Clinical Development, CVRMAre you an experienced endocrinologist/obesity specialist with clinical expertise in the management of patients with metabo...
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Associate Director Procurement Research and Development
  • BioNTech AG
  • Cambridge, MA FULL_TIME
  • Become a member of the BioNTech Family! Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area...
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Director of Research and Development
  • The Judge Group
  • Beaverton, OR
  • General SummaryThe Research and Development (R&D) Director is responsible for directing day to day and short-term activi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Coordinator
  • WillowWood
  • Mount Sterling, OH
  • The R&D Coordinator will work closely with both the Participant Testing Director and Research and Development Director t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Technician - Colby, WI
  • The Judge Group
  • Colby, WI
  • Job Description Quality Technician - Colby, WIGENERAL REQUIREMENTS Follow time and attendance guidelines in accordance w...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Research and Development
  • Siete Family Foods
  • Austin, TX
  • If the Director of R&D role were a genre of music, it'd be techno. Like techno music, which beeps, bops, and repeats at ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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System Software Engineer - Device Driver
  • Groq Inc.
  • Mountain View, CA
  • **Meet the people building tomorrows compute platform.** It takes a united team to change the face of machine learning a...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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R&D Director, Clinical Algorithms
  • Grace Fredericks Recruitment
  • Chicago, IL
  • Position Title: Director of Clinical Algorithms Research & Development Location: Chicago, IL (Remote Considered) Are you...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice President of Programs
  • Clarity HR Solutions
  • Claremont, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Clarity HR Solutions is partnered with Parents Anonymous Inc. to find a qualified and pa...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Research Engineer
  • Lawrence Harvey
  • Company: Defense contractor out of Littleton, CO who are in the autonomous systems and weapons space The Research Engine...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Research and Development Director jobs
$244,180 to $352,357

Research and Development Director in Lompoc, CA
The challenge, and the opportunity, begins on day one and ends with the development of breakthrough innovations that protect people and vital resources through clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.
January 05, 2020
Research and Development Director in Hialeah, FL
Work out your initial timescale for how long you think development might reasonably take – then add almost the same amount of time again.
February 04, 2020
Research and Development Director in Longview, TX
Kao promotes R&D efforts in product design and applied technology along with consumer research, helping us achieve a deep understanding of the needs and lifestyles of global consumers.
November 28, 2019