Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Company: Barrington James Limited
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Location: Manchester Area, UK

I’m working with a growing pharmaceutical development services business to find a senior Clinical Pharmacologist to lead and expand their CP function. This is a high-impact role at the centre of that growth, with full oversight of project delivery, team leadership, and client relationships.

What you’ll do

  • Lead and mentor a strong team of senior and principal scientists
  • Oversee and deliver CP projects end-to-end, from study design through to reporting
  • Serve as the primary client interface: building relationships, presenting data, and driving repeat business
  • Represent the function externally: conferences, business development support, and scientific advisory
  • Collaborate closely with c-suite
  • Help shape the scientific and commercial strategy as the business scales

What we’re looking for

  • Strong foundation in clinical pharmacology either pure CP or CP with modelling/simulation background
  • Proven leadership: experience managing and developing experienced scientists is essential
  • Exceptional communicator in a client meeting or conference hall as in a project review
  • Broad modality exposure welcomed: small molecule, mAbs, ADCs
  • Background in pharma or a service/CRO environment both considered
  • Driven to grow personally and organisationally

Candidates must be located locally or willing to relocate. The role requires 3–4 days per week on‑site.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026