Clinical Development Director

Clinical Development Director

Type: Temporary Duration: 6 monthsLocation: London (hybrid working available)Rate: (INSIDE IR35)up to £480 per day (PAYE)

We are working with a leading pharmaceutical company who are seeking an experienced Clinical Development Director to provide scientific and clinical leadership across global clinical development programs and studies. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping clinical strategy, driving high-quality trial execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of clinical and regulatory milestones within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and support the development and execution of clinical development strategies, clinical trial protocols, and other key clinical deliverables.
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• Drive clinical data review, analysis, and interpretation, contributing to study reports, publications, and scientific presentations.
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• Author and oversee clinical sections of regulatory submissions, investigator brochures, briefing documents, safety updates, and responses to regulatory authorities.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical, biostatistics, data management, regulatory affairs, and safety to ensure high-quality clinical trial delivery.
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• Support safety monitoring activities and contribute to risk management and safety reporting throughout the development lifecycle.
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• Engage with external experts, regulatory agencies, advisory boards, and other stakeholders while providing leadership, mentoring, and development support to team members.
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Skills & Experience Required

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• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related healthcare discipline (PhD or PharmD preferred).
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• Significant clinical research and drug development experience, with exposure across Phase I-IV clinical studies.
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• Strong understanding of GCP, clinical trial design, statistical principles, and global regulatory requirements.
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• Demonstrable experience of planning, executing, reporting, and publishing global clinical trials.
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• Demonstrated ability to build strong scientific partnerships and influence stakeholders within complex matrix organisations.
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• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with prior people management experience desirable.
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Why Join?

This is an opportunity to influence the development of innovative therapies, lead high-impact global clinical programs, and work alongside world-class scientific and clinical teams dedicated to advancing patient outcomes.#

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