Director Clinical Development

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in the UK is looking for a Director of Clinical Development. This role involves overseeing clinical trial activities, ensuring safety assessments, and collaborating with teams across the UK, EU, and US. Candidates should hold a relevant medical qualification and have a proven track record in clinical research, particularly within respiratory or immunological disciplines.

Qualifications

• Active GMC registration or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years in clinical research.
• Experience as Principal Investigator in early-phase trials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for clinical trials.
• Conduct safety assessments and risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Medical monitoring

Clinical trial design

Collaboration

Risk evaluation

Education

Medical qualification with active registration

Advanced degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Certification in Pharmaceutical Medicine

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Director Clinical Development, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

ARTO

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.