Director Clinical Development

Freelance Contract

Hybrid: 3 Days On Site In London or Edinburgh

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical strategy in collaboration with key internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Accountable for the successful delivery of clinical programmes within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Provide strategic input into, and participate in, key interactions with regulatory authorities, HTA bodies, and other stakeholders to support programme delivery
• Evaluate opportunities and provide recommendations regarding clinical collaborations within rare disease and/or rare oncology, including assessments of scientific viability and development potential
• Oversee programme budgets and ensure timely escalation of forecast variances or changes outside agreed tolerances
• Lead reporting and communication of programme progress against corporate objectives to senior leadership, executive stakeholders, and external partners
• Build, lead, and develop teams, including direct line management responsibilities and leadership across cross-functional teams
• Act as programme lead across selected programmes and strategic projects where required
• Represent the client organisation across senior-level forums, partnerships, and external collaborations, acting as a subject matter expert within the clinical function
• Support clinical due diligence activities as required

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Requirements / Experience

• 15+ years of relevant experience within clinical development.
• BSc in Life Sciences required; PhD or MD preferred.
• Extensive global clinical development experience across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, diagnostics, devices, or related medical technology environment
• Demonstrated experience in asset selection and programme prioritisation.
• Strong experience supporting IND/CTA submissions and NDA/MAA/BLA regulatory pathway
• Experience interacting with national and international regulatory authorities
• Experience with HTA processes and reimbursement strategies
• Strong therapeutic expertise within rare disease and/or rare oncolog
• Deep understanding of clinical research regulations and governance
• Professional qualifications in clinical research and/or clinical project management are advantageous
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop team
• Previous line management experience required

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