Director Clinical Development

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK seeks a Clinical Development Physician to enhance their clinical team. The candidate will be responsible for medical oversight in trials, ensuring effective collaboration across regions. Ideal applicants hold a relevant medical qualification and have experience as a Principal Investigator in early-phase human trials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in clinical research and drug development.
• Experience as a Principal Investigator in early-phase trials.
• Background in respiratory diseases or immunological conditions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and supervision for clinical trial activities.
• Conduct regular safety assessments and contribute to risk evaluation processes.
• Support the design and execution of clinical development plans.

Skills

Collaboration

Medical Leadership

Risk Evaluation

Education

Active medical registration (GMC or equivalent)

Advanced degree in medicine or scientific discipline (MD, PhD, or equivalent)

Job description

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Location: United Kingdom, (Remote/Home office)

ARTO is partnered with UK based Pharma looking to expand their early-stage pipeline and preparing for upcoming clinical trials across Europe and the US.

They’re now looking to bring on a Clinical development physician to support their clinical team, with experience in independently medically monitoring supporting and clinical trial design. With the companies focus on immunotherapies for conditions within immunology, allergy and particularly within respiratory or immune-mediated conditions, its an exciting role for a driven candidate!!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and supervision for clinical trial activities.
• Conduct regular safety assessments and contribute to risk evaluation processes.
• Support the design and execution of clinical development plans.
• Operate effectively within a matrix-structured organization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regions and functions.

Qualifications

• Medical qualification with active registration (e.g., GMC or equivalent).
• Previous role as a Principal Investigator in studies involving investigational drugs, ideally with early-phase (Phase 1) human trials experience.
• At least three years working within clinical research and drug development.
• Background in respiratory diseases or immunological conditions is advantageous.
• Proven track record of facilitating cross-regional team meetings (including UK, EU, and US-based collaborators).
• An advanced degree in medicine or a scientific discipline (MD, PhD, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Additional certification in Pharmaceutical Medicine or progress toward a CCT in the field is seen as a strong asset.