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Associate Director Clinical Research

SRG
Weybridge
4 weeks ago
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  • Job Title – Associate Director, Clinical Research
  • Contract Length – ASAP until end of May 2026


Key Responsibilities


  • Provide appropriate scientific/technical contribution or author the clinical development plan for the studies/projects assigned.
  • With support from 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.


Related Experience


  • 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

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