Lead / Senior Clinical Director

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in the UK is seeking a Lead/Senior Clinical Director to support the development and execution of clinical strategies for innovative therapies. Responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to regulatory filings. Candidates should have a medical degree and experience in late-stage clinical development in the pharmaceutical industry. Join the team and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in pharmaceutical/biotech industry on late-stage clinical development.
• Familiarity with clinical development paths including accelerated approval processes.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the Clinical Development Plan.
• Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to regulatory filings and documentation.

Skills

Clinical trial design

Excellent communication skills

Experience in late-stage clinical development

Building relationships

Education

Medical degree (MD/MBBS or MD/PhD)

Board Certification in Endocrinology

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

The Opportunity

Roche’s Clinical Development organisation is structured by therapeutic area and is responsible for developing and executing the late development (Phase II – III) clinical strategies and plans that deliver medically-differentiated therapies providing meaningful improvements to patients. As Lead / Senior Clinical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Clinical Development (CD) strategy for Petrelintide and ensuring its effective execution for the assigned indication(s) in collaboration with our partner Zealand Pharma.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and implementation of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned molecule(s)/indication(s), gathering and analysing data to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including multidisciplinary groups across business development, research, commercial, and legal.
• Provide Late Stage clinical science input into early development/Phase I studies, ensuring seamless transition into Phase II/III stages.
• Contribute to regulatory filings, submissions, and documentation, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Ensure operational alignment of the CD plan with wider strategic goals
• Collaborate with other members of the Clinical Science Team and relevant subteams to develop components of the CDP e.g. paediatric plans, publication strategy, KOL engagement.

Who You Are

• Medical degree (MD/MBBS or MD/PhD)
• Board Certification in Endocrinology and Diabetes or Metabolic Medicine is preferred.
• Experience in late-stage clinical development within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred.
• Proven experience in clinical trial design, protocol development, trial execution, close out and reporting.
• Familiarity with various clinical development paths, including accelerated approval, pivotal, and breakthrough pathways.
• Strong understanding of the pharma/biotech landscape and drug development process.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in transforming healthcare outcomes? Apply now to join our team.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.