Clinical Development Director

Clinical Development Director Type: Temporary Duration: 6 months Location: London (hybrid working available) Rate: (INSIDE IR35)up to £480 per day (PAYE) We are working with a leading pharmaceutical company who are seeking an experienced Clinical Development Director to provide scientific and clinical leadership across global clinical development programs and studies. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping clinical strategy, driving high-quality trial execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of clinical and regulatory milestones within a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support the development and execution of clinical development strategies, clinical trial protocols, and other key clinical deliverables. • Drive clinical data review, analysis, and interpretation, contributing to study reports, publications, and scientific presentations. • Author and oversee clinical sections of regulatory submissions, investigator brochures, briefing documents, safety updates, and responses to regulatory authorities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical, biostatistics, data management, regulatory affairs, and safety to ensure high-quality clinical trial delivery. • Support safety monitoring activities and contribute to risk management and safety reporting throughout the development lifecycle. • Engage with external experts, regulatory agencies, advisory boards, and other stakeholders while providing leadership, mentoring, and development support to team members. Skills & Experience Required • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related healthcare discipline (PhD or PharmD preferred). • Significant clinical research and drug development experience, with exposure across Phase I-IV clinical studies. • Strong understanding of GCP, clinical trial design, statistical principles, and global regulatory requirements. • Demonstrable experience of planning, executing, reporting, and publishing global clinical trials. • Demonstrated ability to build strong scientific partnerships and influence stakeholders within complex matrix organisations. • Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with prior people management experience desirable. Why Join? This is an opportunity to influence the development of innovative therapies, lead high-impact global clinical programs, and work alongside world-class scientific and clinical teams dedicated to advancing patient outcomes.# To Apply Please click below and/or to discuss further, contact Theo Charles on Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.