Director Clinical Development

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based pharma company is seeking a Clinical Development Physician to oversee clinical trials, primarily focusing on immunotherapy for respiratory and immune-mediated conditions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in clinical research, a medical background, and skills in trial design and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• GMC registered doctor or equivalent qualification.
• Three years in clinical research, particularly in early-phase trials.
• Experience with respiratory or immunological conditions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and supervision for trial activities.
• Conduct safety assessments and support risk evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regions.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical trial design

Safety assessments

Collaboration

Education

Medical qualification with active registration

Advanced degree in medicine or scientific discipline

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.