Director Clinical Development

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

Job summary

A UK-based pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director of Clinical Development to oversee clinical trials and medical monitoring. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and requires a medical qualification, along with experience in clinical research and drug development, particularly focusing on immunotherapies for respiratory conditions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in early-phase trials and a proven track record of engaging with cross-regional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Principal Investigator in early-phase human trials.
• At least three years in clinical research and drug development.
• Background in respiratory diseases or immunological conditions is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical leadership

Safety assessments

Clinical trial design

Collaboration

Risk evaluation

Education

Medical qualification with active registration

Advanced degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

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Director Clinical Development, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

ARTO

Location:

sheffield, south 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.