Director Clinical Development

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based pharmaceutical company is seeking a Clinical Development Physician to enhance their clinical trial team focused on immunotherapies for respiratory and immune-mediated conditions. This role involves providing leadership in clinical trials, conducting safety assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates are expected to have a medical qualification with active registration and significant experience in clinical research.

Qualifications

• At least three years working within clinical research and drug development.
• Experience as a Principal Investigator in early-phase (Phase 1) clinical trials.
• Background in respiratory diseases or immunological conditions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical leadership

Safety assessment

Clinical trial design

Collaboration

Education

Medical qualification with active registration (e.g., GMC)

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

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.