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Overview
Join Our Team as a Clinical Director/Lead – UK
Are you a seasoned clinical development professional ready to lead groundbreaking therapies and shape the future of healthcare? We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Director/Lead to oversee and drive clinical operations. This pivotal role places you at the heart of our innovative projects, guiding cross-functional teams, managing complex trials, and ensuring operational excellence from early development through post-approval activities. If you’re passionate about leading teams, strategizing clinical development, and making a tangible impact in the biotech industry, this is your opportunity to thrive with a forward-thinking organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee clinical operations across early development through post-approval activities, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring operational excellence.
- Manage complex trial programs, timelines, budgets, and regulatory interactions.
- Develop and execute clinical development strategies aligned with regulatory expectations and company goals.
- Foster strong internal and external partnerships with stakeholders, CROs, and collaborators.
- Monitor quality, compliance with ICH GCP and regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 15+ years in Clinical Development with leadership experience; track record of managing global or regional trial portfolios.
- Strong expertise in clinical operations, trial management, budget oversight, and regulatory interactions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in English.
- Solid understanding of global drug development strategies and regulatory requirements, including ICH GCP.
- Experience working with outsourced models (CROs and collaborators).
- Background in rare diseases or autoimmune conditions is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Medical, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Veterinary, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of ICH GCP and other regulatory standards.
- Prior leadership experience within biotech or pharmaceutical industries.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel for clinical site visits, meetings, and regulatory inspections.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and compliance.
- Ability to foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team environment.
Take the next step in your leadership journey. If you’re ready to influence global drug development strategies and advance your career in a stimulating environment, apply now.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Greater London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- Between £150,000 and £210,000 Per Month
- Published at
- 19-07-2026
- Profession type
- Health / Medical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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