Director Clinical Development

ARTO
Glasgow
3 weeks ago
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ARTO is partnered with UK based Pharma looking to expand their early-stage pipeline and preparing for upcoming clinical trials across Europe and the US.


They’re now looking to bring on a Clinical development physician to support their clinical team, with experience in independently medically monitoring supporting and clinical trial design. With the companies focus on immunotherapies for conditions within immunology, allergy and particularly within respiratory or immune-mediated conditions, its an exciting role for a driven candidate!!


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide medical leadership and supervision for clinical trial activities.
  • Conduct regular safety assessments and contribute to risk evaluation processes.
  • Support the design and execution of clinical development plans.
  • Operate effectively within a matrix-structured organization.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regions and functions.


Qualifications

  • Medical qualification with active registration (e.g., GMC or equivalent).
  • Previous role as a Principal Investigator in studies involving investigational drugs, ideally with early-phase (Phase 1) human trials experience.
  • At least three years working within clinical research and drug development.
  • Background in respiratory diseases or immunological conditions is advantageous.
  • Proven track record of facilitating cross-regional team meetings (including UK, EU, and US-based collaborators).
  • An advanced degree in medicine or a scientific discipline (MD, PhD, or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Additional certification in Pharmaceutical Medicine or progress toward a CCT in the field is seen as a strong asset.

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