Director Discovery Medicine (Clinical Research Neuropsychologist)

Delaware, DE Biotech/R&D/Science Job SummaryDescription: Provide scientific expertise in and management and coordination of clinical neuropsychological / psychological research in drug development. The emphasis is on clinical measures of cognitive endpoints relevant to early development, with special attention to bridging from preclinical models where this is feasible. The role holder will develop and implement methods for assessment of attention, learning and memory, executive functions and other measures for clinical studies of drugs for treatment of cognitive deficits in psychiatric disorders and to the assessment of cognitive effects of drugs across therapy areas. Provide neurocognitive perspective in drug risk / benefit assessment; program and goal evaluation; risk management plans, and strategic planning. . Major Responsibilities · Evaluate, establish and implement neurocognitive outcome measures for drug development · Evaluate clinical trial target enrollment and projected neurocognitive endpoints and participate in investigator meetings when needed · Collaborate with Early Clinical Development Scientists to evaluate novel measures of drug effect and to identify ideal populations for test of Proof of Principle and Proof of Concept · Develop disease models to estimate necessary efficacy and safety hurdles for candidate drugs · Evaluate external data sources and design and manage contracted neurocognitive studies. · Support studies for neurocognitive safety and risk management · Contribute to Risk Minimization Action Plans · Provide input to value demonstration documents and activities · Review proposals for investigator-initiated trials · Present results of research to internal and external customers · Assess product specific opportunities for business development · Assess therapy area specific opportunities Key Internal and External Contacts/Customers · Discovery and Development Scientists and Project Staff, especially those supporting the Emerging Psychiatry Portfolio · Other US and Global Product Teams · Academic researchers and external consultants · Medical Affairs · Marketing & Market Research, Health Economics / Outcomes Research · Business Development · Drug Safety · Regulatory Affairs Reporting Relationship · Direct Reports - 0+ · Indirect Reports – 0-1ResponsibilitiesPlease note that candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for experience may qualify for an Associate Director level role. Minimum Requirements: · Advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Psychology, preferably neuropsychology/cognitive psychology with rigorous training in quantitative research methods · Completion of a clinical internship or equivalent clinical training program (licensed or licence-eligible) with additional experience gained in the clinical practice setting required. · In depth understanding of neuropsychological and cognitive methods, including descriptive, observational and experimental study designs, data analysis, and data management · Record of sustained productivity in the design, implementation, analysis, publication, and formal presentation of neuropsychological/cognitive research projects · Minimum of 5-10 (2 to 4 years for Associate Director Discovery Medicine level) years post-doctoral experience in neuropsychology/cognitive psychology including a record of independent scholarship as evidenced by several first and/or senior author publications of original research in high-quality, peer reviewed journals · Strong written and oral communication skills · Demonstrated clinical and/or research expertise in at least 2 disease or therapeutic areas · Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage multiple / complex projects · Strong interpersonal skills Preferred Background · At least 1 year pharmaceutical industry experience. Experience in research in schizophrenia or Alzheimer’s disease and/or other major neuropsychiatric disorders. Leadership Capabilities · Passion for Customers · Thinks Strategically · Acts Decisively · Drives Performance · Works Collaboratively · Develops People and Organization We want you to build a balanced life at AstraZeneca. Your career is just one part of that. We offer competitive salaries, rewards and recognitions for your invaluable time and efforts. We also bring you all the things you need to for your life outside of your work: generous health and welfare benefits flexible scheduling child care programs learning and development opportunities fitness centers and other personal conveniences At AstraZeneca, we put people first. Whether it’s the patients we help or the employees who make everything we do possible. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. Visit AstraZeneca’s Online Recruitment Center to complete a profile and apply Click here to see all "AstraZeneca" opportunities EMAIL THIS JOB TO A FRIEND Learn more about AstraZeneca