Interim Director, Clinical Science

CK Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established biotech company in Oxford is seeking an Interim Director of Clinical Science to lead clinical trials for Autoimmune treatments. The role requires a relevant PhD and extensive experience in early phase studies, particularly in Atopic Dermatitis or Psoriatic Arthritis. This hybrid role involves on-site work once a week and offers a competitive day rate.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of the design and oversight of early phase, small molecule Autoimmune studies.
• Experience of working with Atopic Dermatitis or Psoriatic Arthritis will be advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in the design, execution, and scientific management of clinical trials.
• Lead the development of clinical trial synopses and protocols.
• Contribute to the development and review of regulatory submissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant PhD

Job description

Interim Director, Clinical Science

Salary: £700 - £800 per day

REF Number: v-155459

Consultant: Jim Gleeson

Contact: 01438 842973

Date Published: 29.09.2025

Industry: Biotech

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Functional Expertise: Clinical Operations/Development, Research & Development

CK Group are looking for a Director, Clinical Science to join a well-funded Immunology biotech who are preparing for their lead candidate to start clinical trials.

This will be a hybrid role requiring you to be on-site in Oxford once a week, possibly less if you live further away.

Responsibilities

• As Director, Clinical Science you will play a lead role in the design, execution and scientific management of clinical trials for a portfolio of Autoimmune treatments.
• Leading the development of clinical trial synopses, clinical protocols and other key clinical trial documents.
• Leading the development of biomarker strategy and implementation of plans to support early clinical development endpoints.
• Development of strong relationships with KOLs and investigational centres in order to facilitate strong scientific engagement with the company's clinical programs.
• Contribution to the development and review of regulatory submissions and interaction with Regulatory Authorities.
• Oversight of the review of study data in collaboration with biostatisticians and data scientists.

Qualifications

• A relevant PhD
• Extensive experience of the design and oversight of early phase, small molecule Autoimmune studies.
• Experience of working with Atopic Dermatitis or Psoriatic Arthritis will be advantageous
• An in-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and experience of working with Regulatory Authorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Benefits

Competitive day rate.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 155459 in all correspondence.