Job Details

Position purpose

Leads the clinical team for an indication:  translating the TPP as set by the  Asset Strategy  Team into a Clinical Development Plan that answers the relevant questions safeguarding time, quality and budget, in close collaboration with the other members of this cross functional team, in order to maximise the potential of the Asset for a given indication .

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

1. Provide  continuous strategic medical insight and planning  for the indication  during all the stages of development. Own the  Clinical development plan. Participate in long range strategic planning as data emerge in the indication
2. Line management of the Global Clinical Trial  Physicians  working on the  indication : coach and set example  for their roles  ensuring high quality medical support for the study teams,  identify high performers for potential other roles
3. Real time oversight of the medical aspects of  studies in the indication  including the relevant communication to management as well as the different study teams
4. Safeguard harmonisation across  the studies so that communications to external stakeholders ( e.g. questions of  IRBs, RAs)   are  consistent and company  efficiency is maintained in close collaboration with peers as well as management of the different functional groups.  
5. Lead indication medical ad boards  as appropriate
6. Help build and maintain a “best in class” group of development medical doctors
7. Ensure  compliance of all studies in the indication  

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Medical Doctor; relevant specialty education preferred ( e.g. neurology, hematology, dermatology , immunology, rheumatology, internal medicine,  pediatric, ), having acquired  in-depth understanding of  end to end ( phase I to registration)  drug development  based on relevant experience of at least 3-5 years in the pharma/biotech industry.

• Excellent English, both written and spoken  is a must, as well as ability to travel.
• Proven leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills in a global and intercultural environment  , including leading through influence ( without having direct reporting lines). 
• Pro-active problem solver with negotiation skills
• Must provide clear vision, direction, and purpose to  the different study  teams,  Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data.
• Strong communication skills to ensure that study  plans and status are transparent, and that risks, issues, and results are clear to all involved parties.  A matrix structure requires additional skills in gathering decision information, negotiation and communicating decisions and action,
• Executes his/her responsibilities with knowledge, accuracy, persistence, resilience and creativity, being an accomplished  team player whilst maintaining medical integrity
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data