Associate Director, Clinical Research

Title: Associate Director, Clinical Research
Contract: ASAP until 29-May-2026
Location: Weybridge Hybrid - approx. 2 days on site

SRG are working with a world-leading consumer company who are seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Research to join the team.

Job Overview

Responsible for leading clinical research activities with a focus on clinical efficacy, effectiveness (through prospective Real World Evidence studies) and other clinical evidence generation activities by ensuring that high quality clinical research expertise is provided to meet state-of-the-art scientific, industry and regulatory standards (as needed).

Lead clinical development evidence generation activities in line with specific category/ sub-category project strategies.

Responsible for the development, this role will provide support to cross-functional category/ sub-category / Business Unit teams on clinical research, new opportunities/business development and R&D strategies. The role will require significant interaction with several internal teams including but not limited to Category and Business Unit Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics & Data Management as well as external groups/ individuals such as investigators/ academic researchers, Clinical Research Organizations and Health Care Practitioners to help achieve company objectives and to build company reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide appropriate scientific/technical contribution or author the clinical development plan for the studies/projects assigned.
With support from the Clinical Research Director, design fit-for-purpose clinical strategies and other clinical evidence generation strategies to support the business for innovation product/therapy area including medical devices, in line with ICH GCP and other regulatory requirements (as needed).
Support peer review publications/input to clinical section of regulatory dossiers to ensure that they are scientifically robust from a medical and scientific standpoint.
Responsible for the design, implementation, reporting, interpretation, disclosure and publication of company sponsored clinical studies to ensure these follow external e.g. GCP, internal Medical Governance and other internal policy requirements.
Responsible for contributing clinical content to regulatory submissions and other regulatory engagements for clinical research activities.
Responsible for supporting clinical/medical due diligence for external opportunities from a clinical research point of view.

Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required

Advanced Scientific degree e.g. M.S. or MSc in Clinical Science or Medical/Dental or related discipline
Minimum 8 years' experience in clinical research/drug development in the Pharmaceutical/CRO or Healthcare industry, preferably in a Consumer Healthcare / FMCH / Pharmaceutical business Consumer Health care experience is greatly preferred.
Previous experience within Oral Health, Wellness, Pain relief or Respiratory is an advantage.
Proven ability to effectively liaise and influence internally and externally
Ability to work in a multi-functional team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent scientific writing skills
Demonstrated experience and proven track record of delivering clinical development programs/clinical studies/clinical evidence gathering activities
Demonstrated experience representing an organization with external stakeholders
Demonstrated competent business acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office software

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