Clinical Development Medical Director

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end clinical development process for assigned programs within the Cardiovascular Therapeutic Area. Your expertise and leadership will ensure the seamless execution of clinical development plans while fostering a culture of empowerment, agility, and collaboration within a dynamic matrixed environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organization and have the skills to adapt swiftly to evolving business needs, we would love to have you on board

Summary"We're a team of dedicated and smart people united by a drive to achieve together"

• Providing clinical leadership and strategic medical input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned project or section of a clinical program
• Leading development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents
• Drinking execution of the assigned clinical program and/or clinical trial in partnership with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors (GTDs), and regional/country medical associates, where applicable
• Supporting (Senior) Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) in ensuring overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section, and may act as a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT), supporting overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues
• Supporting the Clinical Development Head (CDH) and GPCH by providing medical input into Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews, and contributing to/driving development of disease clinical standards for new disease areas
• As a medical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards

Required Experience

• MD or equivalent medical degree is required in addition to advanced knowledge and clinical training in medical/scientific area
• Clinical practice experience (including residency) and board certification or eligibility in disease area preferred
• Extensive experience in clinical research or drug development
• Experience in an academic clinical research or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV required
• Experience of contributing to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry required
• Working knowledge of disease area is required, with proven ability to interpret, discuss and present efficacy and safety data relating to clinical trial(s) and proven ability to understand and interpret basic and clinical scientific research reports
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective scientific partnerships with key stakeholders
• Working knowledge of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes
• Previous global people management experience is preferred, though this may include management in a matrix environment

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility And Accommodation

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