Director Clinical Development

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Clinical Development Physician to provide medical leadership for clinical trials, focusing on immunotherapies for respiratory and immune-mediated conditions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research, experience in early-phase trials, and a medical qualification with active registration. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to vital clinical development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in clinical research and drug development.
• Experience as Principal Investigator in Phase 1 human trials.
• Background in respiratory diseases or immunological conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership for clinical trial activities.
• Conduct safety assessments and risk evaluations.
• Support design and execution of clinical development plans.

Skills

Medical monitoring

Clinical trial design

Risk evaluation

Cross-regional collaboration

Education

Medical qualification with active registration

Advanced degree in medicine or scientific discipline

Certification in Pharmaceutical Medicine

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.