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 programs
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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