Clinical Development Director (6m Contract)

Company: Cpl Life Sciences
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Location: London
Job Description:

Clinical Development Director (Medical Director) – 6 Month Contract | UK (Hybrid, London)

We are currently supporting a global pharmaceutical organisation seeking an experienced Clinical Development Director (CDD) to provide clinical and scientific leadership across a global clinical development programme.

This is a 6-month contract role (Inside IR35) offering the opportunity to contribute to late-stage development activities across a defined global programme, working closely with cross-functional clinical and scientific teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and/or support delivery of clinical development deliverables across assigned programme(s)
  • Contribute to clinical development strategy and integrated development plans (IDP/CDP)
  • Develop and review clinical sections of protocols, Investigator’s Brochures, safety updates, and regulatory submission documents
  • Support clinical data review and interpretation in collaboration with Statistics, Data Management, and Medical teams
  • Contribute to Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), publications, abstracts, and presentations
  • Provide input into regulatory interactions and health authority submissions
  • Support safety monitoring activities including DSURs/PSURs and safety signal review
  • Participate in inspection readiness activities and QA collaboration
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders including KOLs, regulatory agencies, advisory boards, and internal governance forums
  • May lead clinical trials and/or act as Clinical Scientific Lead depending on assignment

Posted: July 9th, 2026