Global Clinical Program Strategy Lead

Planet Pharma; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 140 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Planet Pharma is seeking a senior clinical operations leader to drive indication-level programs from strategy to execution across Phase I–III. You will partner with medical and scientific leaders to shape endpoints, timelines, and study strategy, delivering global programs across multiple regions.

In this role, you will guide end-to-end program delivery, oversee trial execution across regions, contribute to CDP and TPP, and support regulatory interactions including INDs and global submissions.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of line management experience within Clinical Operations and biotech clinical leadership.
• Strategic leadership in developing and executing global clinical development plans, including CDP and TPP.
• Experience collaborating with MDs and scientific teams to define endpoint strategies and translate them into operational delivery.
• End-to-end program leadership across Phases I–III through to commercialisation, including contributions to approved products.
• Strong experience with IND and global regulatory submissions.
• Experience leading programs across US, EMEA, LATAM, and JAPAC.
• Effective team leadership with the ability to motivate and deliver quickly.
• Collaborative, flexible communicator with pragmatic, non-hierarchical approach.

Responsabilités

• Lead indication-level clinical programs, translating development strategy into global operational execution plans.
• Partner closely with medical and scientific teams to define endpoints, timelines, and study strategy.
• Drive end-to-end clinical program delivery across Phase I–III and through to commercialisation.
• Oversee global trial execution across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with development goals.
• Act as a key cross-functional leader, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to clinical development plans (CDP) and target product profiles (TPP).
• Support regulatory interactions, including INDs and global submissions.
• Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and delivery at pace.
• Identify risks and proactively drive solutions to keep programs on track.

Connaissances

Line management

Global leadership

Clinical operations

IND submissions

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Strategy development

Description du poste

This position sits right at the heart of clinical development — where strategy meets execution. You’ll be leading indication‑level programs, shaping clinical development plans, and translating scientific strategy into global operational delivery across Phase I–III and beyond.

You’ll work closely with medical and scientific leaders, helping define endpoints, timelines, and execution plans, while driving programs across multiple regions.

This job title is not an exact reflection of the exact job title at this client. This client uses specific titles, often not reflective of seniority, and the title used is purely to give an indication to applicants as to the approximate leveling on the market. Your Planet Pharma Recruiter will be able to provide the exact title and grading upon application.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead indication‑level clinical programs, translating development strategy into global operational execution plans
• Partner closely with medical and scientific teams to define endpoints, timelines, and study strategy
• Drive end‑to‑end clinical program delivery across Phase I–III and through to commercialisation
• Oversee global trial execution across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with development goals
• Act as a key cross‑functional leader, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Contribute to clinical development plans (CDP) and target product profiles (TPP)
• Support regulatory interactions, including INDs and global submissions
• Build and lead high‑performing teams, fostering collaboration and delivery at pace
• Identify risks and proactively drive solutions to keep programs on track

QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 10 years of line management experience within Clinical Operations and biotech clinical leadership
• Proven strategic leadership in developing and executing global clinical development plans, including CDP and TPP
• Extensive experience collaborating with MDs and scientific teams to define endpoint strategies and translate them into operational delivery
• End‑to‑end program leadership across Phases I–III through to commercialisation, including contributions to approved products
• Strong experience with IND and global regulatory submissions
• Demonstrated capability to lead global programs across the US, EMEA, LATAM, and JAPAC regions
• Effective team leadership, with the ability to motivate, collaborate, and drive execution at pace
• Highly collaborative and flexible communicator, able to co‑create solutions while maintaining a pragmatic, non‑hierarchical approach

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