Director Clinical Development

SRG; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Clinical Development Director for a 18-month contract role, responsible for the strategic leadership of clinical development in Neuroscience and Immunology. Candidates should have a PhD or PharmD and significant experience in clinical trials, particularly in late-phase studies. Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial for this senior position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in clinical research/drug development, with 3+ years in global clinical trial execution.
• Strong late-phase experience (Phase 2 & 3).
• Therapeutic expertise in Neuroscience or Immunology.
• Strong late-phase experience (Phase 2 & 3).

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical development activities for assigned program sections.
• Oversee clinical data review and ensure quality.
• Mentor and develop clinical team members.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and health authority responses.
• Support safety monitoring and reporting (PSURs, DSURs).
• Represent clinical development in internal and external stakeholder interactions (KOLs, advisory boards, regulatory bodies).
• Mentor and develop clinical team members; may lead a small team (~3 reports).
• Drive inspection readiness and quality standards across programs.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Statistical principles

GCP knowledge

Medical communications

Education

PhD or PharmD in relevant field

PharmD

Job description

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Clinical Development Director

Contract: 18 Months

Therapeutic Areas: Neuroscience (3 roles) & Immunology (2 roles)

About the Role

We are seeking highly skilled Clinical Development Directors (CDD) to join global programs in Neuroscience and Immunology. This is a senior scientific leadership role, responsible for driving clinical development strategy and execution across late-phase trials (Phase 2 & 3).

Important:

• This is not a Project Management role.
• MDs are excluded; candidates must hold a PhD or PharmD (Master’s considered, PhD strongly preferred).
• No training provided – prior clinical development experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver clinical development activities for assigned program sections, including:
• Clinical Development Plans (CDP), trial protocols, regulatory documents, and publications.
• Provide scientific and clinical input into analyses, interpretation, and Clinical Study Reports (CSR).
• Oversee clinical data review and ensure quality in collaboration with data management and biostatistics.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and responses to health authorities.
• Support safety monitoring and reporting (PSURs, DSURs).
• Represent clinical development in internal and external stakeholder interactions (KOLs, advisory boards, regulatory bodies).
• Mentor and develop clinical team members; may lead a small team (approx. 3 reports).
• Drive inspection readiness and quality standards across programs.

Ideal Background

• Education: PhD or PharmD in relevant field (Neuroscience preferred for Neuro roles).
• Experience:
• ≥7 years in clinical research/drug development (Phases I–IV), with ≥3 years in global clinical trial execution.
• Strong late-phase experience (Phase 2 & 3).
• Therapeutic expertise in Neuroscience (Neurodegeneration, Neuroinflammation, Rare Diseases) or Immunology (Rheumatology, Dermatology acceptable).
• Familiarity with Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, or similar conditions is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of GCP, trial design, regulatory processes, and statistical principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Science

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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