ZipRecruiter

Log In

AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca

20 Astrazeneca Research And Development Director Jobs Hiring Near You

AstraZeneca

Regulatory Affairs Strategy Director

Boston, MA · On-site

$186K - $279K/yr

... research, development and commercialization of our products across the portfolio! About AstraZeneca ... The Regulatory Affairs Director (RAD) provides strategic and operational regulatory leadership to ...

AstraZeneca

Regulatory Affairs Strategy Director

Boston, MA · On-site

$186K - $279K/yr

... research, development and commercialization of our products across the portfolio! About AstraZeneca ... The Regulatory Affairs Director (RAD) provides strategic and operational regulatory leadership to ...

All JobsAstrazeneca JobsAstrazeneca Research And Development Director Jobs

AstraZeneca Jobs Information

Do workers at AstraZeneca get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Does AstraZeneca pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
93% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At AstraZeneca, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
82% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from AstraZeneca affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at AstraZeneca?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at AstraZeneca worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do AstraZeneca workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it for AstraZeneca workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at AstraZeneca?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do AstraZeneca managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at AstraZeneca spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at AstraZeneca?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is a AstraZeneca job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Is working at AstraZeneca good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
39% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at AstraZeneca feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at AstraZeneca get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at AstraZeneca?

Some people feel stressed out here.
58% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at AstraZeneca enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at AstraZeneca recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at AstraZeneca?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at AstraZeneca?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think AstraZeneca’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
94% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how AstraZeneca is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
77% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Research And Development Director jobs?
What are the most popular jobs at Astrazeneca?
What are the most popular categories at Astrazeneca?
Infographic showing various Research And Development Director job openings at Astrazeneca in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Executive Director, Global Product Lead, Immunology Research and Development

AstraZeneca

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

AstraZeneca rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Are you a visionary expert in clinical drug development, possessing the capabilities to drive a successful strategy in accelerating the development of cellular therapies for patients with immune-mediated diseases? Are you dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of immune-mediated diseases and creating a significant impact on patients' lives? Do you have a strong passion for science and substantial clinical development experience in Immunology? Do you possess both strategic and operational leadership skills? If so, we invite you to join us! We are currently seeking a Global Product Lead, Immunology Research and Development (iRED) to be based in the US.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We are more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
Immunology Research and Development (iRED)
At AstraZeneca iRED, we do Immunology differently. We develop life changing medicines by combining deep patient insight with cutting edge modalities, focusing on the most challenging diseases and underserved populations, to accelerate our path to be a top Immunology company in the industry. It's our big vision that unites and inspires us. In iRED, our portfolio of immunology programs includes clinical stage and pre-clinical candidates across rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, and other indications. AstraZeneca iRED is a place built on courage, curiosity, and collaboration - we make bold decisions driven by patient outcomes.
What You'll Do:
The Global Product Lead (GPL) will be accountable for the asset strategy of multiple early stage Immunology programs. The GPL will provide strategic leadership to the cross-functional Global Product Team to execute and deliver the pre-clinical and clinical development plan, aligned to the Life Cycle Management plan developed by the GPT. At AstraZeneca, the GPL holds an exceptionally critical and exciting role, with impact across the organization and visibility to executive management.
The Global Product Lead will report to the Global Franchise Head, Saphnelo and Early Projects Leadership and be responsible for:
  • Crafting the overall asset strategy that will enable achievement of early stage clinical milestones, progressive discharge of technical and regulatory risk, and ultimately a differentiated and value-generating profile at time of approval.
  • Defining the range of Life Cycle Management investment options and recommending investment decisions to improve the value of the product to the business
  • Developing and progressing the product Target Product Profile (TPP)
  • Defining and crafting the product business case and development plan that would deliver the profile defined in the TPP
  • Executing clinical trials to governance-agreed timelines and budget, while working with the team and functional management as required to resolve issues
  • Shaping the molecule's integrated strategic science story through the product lifecycle
  • Persuasively delivering recommendations and proposals to executive management
  • Ensuring role modelling for internal partners and KEE engagement in strategy development and scientific exchange
  • Ensuring effective and transparent risk, opportunity and issue management at strategic, tactical and operational levels
  • Leading performance with cross-functional team. Building and effectively leading robust cross-functional teams

Essential Skills/Experience:
  • Masters, Ph.D, or MD with 10 plus years of Pharma proven experience
  • Experience in early stage drug development and knowledge of all stages of the drug development process, coupled with regulatory and commercial insights
  • Performance/results driven mindset with proven track record of delivering high risk projects in a complex environment
  • Ability to influence both executive level internal and globally renowned external stakeholders
  • Ability to set program level vision and motivate / inspire GPT and functional teams
  • Comfort with assessing multiple (sometimes conflicting) arguments and ability to frame clear messages to simplify decision making
  • Fully conversant with basic and translational science to inform product differentiation and strategy
  • Ability to interpret and communicate technical information into business language
  • Adaptive problem solving and learning and ability to navigate complex organizations and system
  • Proven skills and experience of managing and controlling large budgets
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and proven ability to learn new information rapidly and effectively

Desirable Skills/Experience:
  • Specific and relevant Immunology development expertise
  • Experience in AstraZeneca's other multiple therapeutic areas (Oncology, Cardiovascular / Renal / Metabolic, Rare Disease, Respiratory)
  • Late stage clinical development or commercial experience

The annual base salary for this position ranges from USD 251,610.40 - 377,415.60 However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
30-Jun-2026
Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

What AstraZeneca employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply