Director Clinical Development

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Clinical Development Director

Contract : 18 Months

Therapeutic Areas : Neuroscience (3 roles) & Immunology (2 roles)

About the Role

We are seeking highly skilled Clinical Development Directors (CDD) to join global programs in Neuroscience and Immunology. This is a senior scientific leadership role, responsible for driving clinical development strategy and execution across late-phase trials (Phase 2 & 3).

Important:

• This is not a Project Management role.
• MDs are excluded; candidates must hold a PhD or PharmD (Master’s considered, PhD strongly preferred).
• No training provided – prior clinical development experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver clinical development activities for assigned program sections, including:
• Clinical Development Plans (CDP), trial protocols, regulatory documents, and publications.
• Provide scientific and clinical input into analyses, interpretation, and Clinical Study Reports (CSR).
• Oversee clinical data review and ensure quality in collaboration with data management and biostatistics.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and responses to health authorities.
• Support safety monitoring and reporting (PSURs, DSURs).
• Represent clinical development in internal and external stakeholder interactions (KOLs, advisory boards, regulatory bodies).
• Mentor and develop clinical team members; may lead a small team (approx. 3 reports).
• Drive inspection readiness and quality standards across programs.

Ideal Background

• Education: PhD or PharmD in relevant field (Neuroscience preferred for Neuro roles).
• Experience:
• ≥7 years in clinical research/drug development (Phases I–IV), with ≥3 years in global clinical trial execution.
• Strong late-phase experience (Phase 2 & 3).
• Therapeutic expertise in Neuroscience (Neurodegeneration, Neuroinflammation, Rare Diseases) or Immunology (Rheumatology, Dermatology acceptable).
• Familiarity with Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, or similar conditions is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of GCP, trial design, regulatory processes, and statistical principles.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Science

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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