Join Our Team as a Clinical Development Lead
Are you a dedicated clinical development professional ready to take the helm of a clinical program and influence the future of a groundbreaking therapy? We are looking for a scientifically curious, strategic, and hands-on Clinical Development Lead. You will provide clinical and scientific leadership across the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical studies, playing an essential role in transforming scientific insights into high-quality clinical evidence that impacts patients' lives.
This position offers the chance to shape lifecycle evidence generation and maximize the potential of differentiated medicines through clinically meaningful, scientifically robust, and strategically aligned development activities.
Collaboration is key in this role as you will work closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, and Commercial colleagues. Together, you will ensure development plans are scientifically sound, operationally feasible, and strategically aligned, while also demonstrating visible leadership in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Development Lead is the clinical and scientific authority responsible for overseeing the delivery of clinical program objectives for an assigned compound, in accordance with Company strategy and established development plans.
Main responsibilities include:
- Lead the multidisciplinary Clinical Team at the development program level, providing scientific direction, strategic alignment, and accountability throughout the program.
- Shape innovative clinical development strategies that enhance the compound's value across its lifecycle, incorporating emerging scientific evidence and updated standards of care into development plans.
- Guide the scientific development and preparation of clinical sections for trial and program-level regulatory documents, including Investigator’s Brochures, briefing books, safety updates, and submission dossiers.
- Provide thought leadership in clinical trial design and execution in close collaboration with key functions, ensuring scientific quality and timely delivery.
- Review, interpret, and communicate clinical trial data continuously to inform program strategy and development decisions.
- Be an active member of the Safety Management Team, contributing to the assessment and communication of the compound’s benefit-risk profile.
- Assist in the preparation of safety-related documents, such as Periodic Safety Update Reports and Drug Safety Update Reports, working alongside the Project Physician and Drug Safety Physician.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the therapeutic area, competitive landscape, mechanisms of action, and evolving standards of care.
- Contribute to scientific communications, including study abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts.
- Represent the Company as a credible scientific leader with external stakeholders, including investigators, scientific experts, advisory boards, and Health Authorities.
- Champion the clinical perspective in cross-functional discussions and support the ongoing evolution of the clinical development strategy.
Candidate Requirements
- Advanced degree in life or health sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD, MSc or equivalent).
- At least eight years of relevant experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated success in leading Phase II to IV clinical development programs in global, cross-functional matrix environments.
- Experience in supporting global regulatory submissions and Health Authority interactions, including preparation of key clinical and regulatory documents.
- Strong understanding of global drug development and innovative clinical trial design across all phases.
- Intellectually curious with strong scientific acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit; able to challenge conventional thinking constructively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong project management, prioritization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, influence decision-making, and align cross-functional teams in a dynamic matrix organization.
- A collaborative, proactive, and pragmatic approach with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality clinical evidence.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.