Senior Manager, Global Clinical Affairs

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer products company is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Clinical Affairs to join their R&D Department. This pivotal role involves overseeing safety and toxicology testing and claims substantiation for products across Europe and the Far East. Candidates should have a strong scientific background with experience in clinical testing and strategy development. This position offers a competitive package, including hybrid work options and generous annual leave.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 9%

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance cover

Membership of a health cash plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in in vitro and clinical testing in medical devices or consumer products.
• Desirable: Knowledge of MDR - CER/BER and medical device clinical testing.
• Proven leadership in strategy development and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Development to drive innovation.
• Design and manage safety and claim substantiation studies.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams to develop compliant testing strategies and protocols.
• Oversee study logistics, budget, protocol development, monitoring, data management, and reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Independence

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in biological science-related fields

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Are you ready to lead global clinical studies? Do you have the expertise to drive clinical strategies for a diverse portfolio?

If the answer is yes - then look no further. Church & Dwight UK Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Global Clinical Affairs to join our R&D Department in our Toxicology & Product Safety team. The team is global, but the main location for this role is at our Research & Development facility in Folkestone, Kent.

This is a pivotal role where you would have the opportunity to oversee safety and toxicology testing, as well as claims substantiation for products across Europe and the Far East. The leadership of the right candidate will ensure scientifically robust study designs meet regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with Product Development to drive innovation.
• Design and manage safety and claim substantiation studies for a diverse range of products, including cosmetics, OTC and medical devices.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams to develop compliant testing strategies and protocols.
• Contribute to global SOPs and ensure compliance with governance and quality systems.
• Expand networks to integrate components of successful clinical trials.
• Oversee study logistics, budget, protocol development, monitoring, data management, and reporting.
• Communicate study results for timely decision-making.

Education & Experience required:

• BS, MS, or PhD in biological science-related fields (e.g., Toxicology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biology).
• 8+ years of experience in in vitro and clinical testing in medical devices or consumer products.
• Desirable: Knowledge of MDR - CER/BER and medical device clinical testing.
• Proven leadership in strategy development and stakeholder relations.

A successful individual must have excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities and independence. You should be capable of managing diverse product categories and multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong track record in scientific presentations and publications.

This role works an average 39 hours per week Monday - Friday, and is eligible for Hybrid Working.

In return we offer a competitive package, including 24 days annual leave, a pension matched up to 9%, discretionary annual bonus, life assurance cover and membership of a health cash plan.

Join us in prioritising safety and compliance whilst contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. If you are ready to make an impact in product safety and clinical affairs, apply today!

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/

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