Associate Director, Clinical Research

SRG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer healthcare company in Greater London seeks an Associate Director, Clinical Research. This role is responsible for leading clinical research activities, focusing on clinical efficacy through evidence generation. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in clinical research and an advanced degree in a relevant field. Strong communication skills and a proven track record in delivering clinical studies are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model with approximately 2 days on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in clinical research/drug development.
• Preferred consumer healthcare experience.
• Experience in Oral Health, Wellness, Pain relief, or Respiratory is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical research activities focusing on clinical efficacy and effectiveness.
• Design clinical strategies to support business innovation.
• Contribute clinical content to regulatory submissions.

Skills

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Multi-functional teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Education

M.S. or MSc in Clinical Science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Title: Associate Director, Clinical Research
• Contract: ASAP until 29-May-2026
• Location: Weybridge Hybrid - approx. 2 days on site

SRG are working with a world-leading consumer company who are seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Research to join the team.

Job Overview

Responsible for leading clinical research activities with a focus on clinical efficacy, effectiveness (through prospective Real World Evidence studies) and other clinical evidence generation activities by ensuring that high quality clinical research expertise is provided to meet state-of-the-art scientific, industry and regulatory standards (as needed).

Lead clinical development evidence generation activities in line with specific category/ sub-category project strategies.

Responsible for the development, this role will provide support to cross-functional category/ sub-category / Business Unit teams on clinical research, new opportunities/business development and R&D strategies. The role will require significant interaction with several internal teams including but not limited to Category and Business Unit Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics & Data Management as well as external groups/ individuals such as investigators/ academic researchers, Clinical Research Organizations and Health Care Practitioners to help achieve company objectives and to build company reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate scientific/technical contribution or author the clinical development plan for the studies/projects assigned.
• With support from the Clinical Research Director, design fit-for-purpose clinical strategies and other clinical evidence generation strategies to support the business for innovation product/therapy area including medical devices, in line with ICH GCP and other regulatory requirements (as needed).
• Support peer review publications/input to clinical section of regulatory dossiers to ensure that they are scientifically robust from a medical and scientific standpoint.
• Responsible for the design, implementation, reporting, interpretation, disclosure and publication of company sponsored clinical studies to ensure these follow external e.g. GCP, internal Medical Governance and other internal policy requirements.
• Responsible for contributing clinical content to regulatory submissions and other regulatory engagements for clinical research activities.
• Responsible for supporting clinical/medical due diligence for external opportunities from a clinical research point of view.

Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required

• Advanced Scientific degree e.g. M.S. or MSc in Clinical Science or Medical/Dental or related discipline
• Minimum 8 years' experience in clinical research/drug development in the Pharmaceutical/CRO or Healthcare industry, preferably in a Consumer Healthcare / FMCH / Pharmaceutical business Consumer Health care experience is greatly preferred.
• Previous experience within Oral Health, Wellness, Pain relief or Respiratory is an advantage.
• Proven ability to effectively liaise and influence internally and externally
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent scientific writing skills
• Demonstrated experience and proven track record of delivering clinical development programs/clinical studies/clinical evidence gathering activities
• Demonstrated experience representing an organization with external stakeholders
• Demonstrated competent business acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office software

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