Clinical Development Director

Clinical Development Director

Type: Temporary

Duration: 6 months

Location: London (hybrid working available)

Rate: (INSIDE IR35) up to £480 per day (PAYE)

We are working with a leading pharmaceutical company who are seeking an experienced Clinical Development Director to provide scientific and clinical leadership across global clinical development programs and studies. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping clinical strategy, driving high‑quality trial execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of clinical and regulatory milestones within a collaborative, cross‑functional environment.

• Lead and support the development and execution of clinical development strategies, clinical trial protocols, and other key clinical deliverables.
• Drive clinical data review, analysis, and interpretation, contributing to study reports, publications, and scientific presentations.
• Author and oversee clinical sections of regulatory submissions, investigator brochures, briefing documents, safety updates, and responses to regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including medical, biostatistics, data management, regulatory affairs, and safety to ensure high‑quality clinical trial delivery.
• Support safety monitoring activities and contribute to risk management and safety reporting throughout the development lifecycle.
• Engage with external experts, regulatory agencies, advisory boards, and other stakeholders while providing leadership, mentoring, and development support to team members.

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related healthcare discipline (PhD or PharmD preferred).
• Significant clinical research and drug development experience, with exposure across Phase I‑IV clinical studies.
• Strong understanding of GCP, clinical trial design, statistical principles, and global regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrable experience of planning, executing, reporting, and publishing global clinical trials.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong scientific partnerships and influence stakeholders within complex matrix organisations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with prior people management experience desirable.

This is an opportunity to influence the development of innovative therapies, lead high‑impact global clinical programs, and work alongside world‑class scientific and clinical teams dedicated to advancing patient outcomes.