Director Clinical Development

3 weeks ago


london, United Kingdom SRG Full time

Clinical Development Director Contract Type: 18-month Contract Location: Hybrid or Remote Rate: £700/day via Umbrella only Job Purpose The Clinical Development Director (CDD) is a clinical/scientific expert who provides leadership and support across global clinical development programs and trials. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality clinical strategies, protocols, data reviews, and regulatory documentation under the guidance of the Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH). Our client our hiring for clinical development directors in 3 different therapy areas – Cardio Renal Metabolic, Immunology and Neuroscience. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant subject, and have 7 years of experience in clinical research or drug development. Key Responsibilities Clinical Strategy & Delivery Lead or support clinical deliverables within assigned program sections. Develop clinical sections of protocols aligned with Integrated Development Plans (IDPs). Review clinical data and ensure program-specific standards. Data Analysis & Reporting Contribute to final analyses, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), publications, and presentations. Regulatory Documentation Lead development of clinical sections for regulatory documents (e.g., Investigator’s Brochures, briefing books, safety updates, submission dossiers). Clinical Data Oversight Conduct ongoing review of trial data with medical monitors and clinical experts. Collaborate with data management and statistics teams. Inspection Readiness Prepare for audits and inspections, including risk assessments and mock interviews. Review abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts. Team Leadership May manage Clinical Scientific Experts (CSEs) and support career development. Provide onboarding, training, and mentoring. Safety Monitoring Support safety data monitoring and reporting (e.g., PSURs, DSURs). Participate in Safety Management Team (SMT) activities. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, KOLs, patient advocacy groups). Translational & Business Development Support transition of pre-PoC projects and contribute to BD&L activities. Training & Initiatives Deliver medical/scientific training and lead global initiatives (e.g., SOP development, process improvement). Clinical Trial Leadership May lead clinical trials as Clinical Scientific Lead in collaboration with medical monitors. Ideal Candidate Profile Experience & Skills: 7+ years in clinical research or drug development (Phases I–IV). PhD preferred in relevant areas 3+ years in global clinical trial execution and reporting. Strong scientific partnerships and stakeholder engagement. Thorough understanding of GCP, trial design, statistical methods, and regulatory processes. People management experience (matrix/global preferred). Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. Team & Financial Scope May lead a team of ~3 direct/indirect reports. Responsible for clinical program budgets exceeding $20 million.



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