The Scientific Director provides high-level scientific and strategic leadership across global clinical development activities. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping long-term portfolio strategy, guiding evidence generation, and influencing key development decisions across early- and late-stage programs.
You will lead cross-functional scientific teams, collaborate with international stakeholders, and ensure strong governance and oversight of external partners, contributing directly to the development of life‑saving therapies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Scientific Leadership
Contribute to global clinical development strategy and long‑term portfolio planning
Provide scientific guidance across early- and late-phase development
Lead study concept discussions and support regulatory‑relevant documentation
Represent the organisation in scientific forums, governance committees, and external engagements
Clinical Development
Support the design and refinement of clinical study plans
Ensure scientific integrity, feasibility, and proactive issue resolution
Contribute to timeline, resource, and budget planning for clinical programmes
Cross-Functional Leadership
Provide scientific leadership across globally distributed teams
Drive alignment between Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, and related functions
Strengthen scientific capabilities, refine processes, and support organisational development initiatives
Lead evaluation and oversight of CROs and external scientific partners
Ensure high‑quality deliverables aligned with programme and regulatory expectations
Scientific Documentation & Communication
Lead authorship and review of key clinical and regulatory documents (CSR, CTD modules, development reports, expert statements)
Contribute to regulatory submissions, advisory boards, scientific conferences, and senior‑level interactions
Requirements
Advanced degree (MD, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or related field); PhD or medical specialisation preferred
Extensive experience in global clinical development strategy (early and late phase)
Proven track record leading international clinical programmes and influencing portfolio strategy
Strong knowledge of ICH, GCP, EMA, FDA frameworks
Hands‑on regulatory submission experience (IND, IMPD, CTD modules)
Demonstrated expertise in study design, evidence generation, target product profile development, and benefit–risk assessment
Experience managing departmental budgets and resource allocation
Fluent English (additional languages advantageous)
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