Clinical Development Director (Neuroscience)

Novartis; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Clinical Development Director with a strong background in neuroscience to lead clinical development efforts. This role involves overseeing critical clinical deliverables, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical research and a passion for advancing healthcare solutions. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work from major cities, providing a unique opportunity to impact global clinical programs while enjoying a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare preferred.
• Experience in Neuroscience or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of clinical deliverables and development strategies.
• Oversee scientific review of trial data and prepare for audits.

Skills

Clinical Development

Neuroscience

Regulatory Processes

Data Analysis

People Management

Education

PharmD

PhD

Advanced Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Clinical Development Director (Neuroscience)

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Summary

The Clinical Development Director (CDD) is the clinical/scientific and clinical development expert, providing leadership and support for clinical development deliverables within a defined global clinical program or trial, under the leadership of the GPCH.

About The Role

Major accountabilities:

• Supports and leads delivery of clinical deliverables such as development strategies, protocol components, data review, regulatory documents, and publications.
• Provides input into analyses, interpretations, and development of CSRs, publications, and presentations.
• Leads development of clinical sections of regulatory documents.
• Oversees scientific review of trial data, collaborating with data management and statistics teams.
• Prepares for inspections, audits, and reviews clinical data for accuracy.
• May serve as Program Manager for other associates.
• Supports safety monitoring and reporting, and may be part of the Safety Management Team.

This hybrid role can be based in London, Dublin, Basel, or Barcelona.

Minimum Requirements

Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare (PharmD, PhD preferred). Experience in Neuroscience, Cell & Gene, Rare or neuromuscular diseases, or Neuroinflammation preferred.

Work Experience

• ≥ 7 years in clinical research or drug development, with ≥ 3 years in global clinical trial activities.
• Knowledge of therapeutic area, GCP, trial design, statistics, and regulatory processes.
• People management experience, preferably in a global or matrix environment.