Job Title: Clinical Development Director (CDD) – Neuroscience

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Clinical Development Director (CDD) with deep expertise in clinical research and drug development to join our global development team. Acting as a clinical and scientific expert, you will provide leadership and oversight for clinical deliverables across late-phase clinical programs and global trials. This is a high-impact role, working cross-functionally with global stakeholders to shape strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive successful trial execution within neuroscience and related therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver assigned clinical development activities including strategy, protocols, data review, regulatory submissions, and publications.
• Provide clinical input into final analyses, CSRs, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Develop and review clinical sections of trial and program-level regulatory documents (e.g., IBs, briefing books, dossiers, responses to authorities).
• Oversee ongoing scientific and clinical review of trial data in close collaboration with medical monitors, data management, and biostatistics teams.
• Support inspection readiness, risk assessments, audit preparation, and QA interactions.
• Contribute to safety monitoring, reporting, and signal detection, working closely with SMT and patient safety colleagues.
• Engage with external stakeholders (regulators, KOLs, advisory boards) and internal partners across R&D, translational medicine, and global functions.
• Mentor, train, and support team members, fostering career development and knowledge transfer.
• Lead or contribute to global initiatives such as process improvements, SOP development, and clinical development line function projects.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Education: PhD in Neuroscience (or closely related discipline).
• Experience: ≥ 7 years in clinical research or drug development, with ≥ 3 years leading global clinical trials (Phases I–IV) in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong late-phase clinical development experience is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of neuroscience, with preference for candidates experienced in Cell & Gene, Neurodegeneration, Rare/Neuromuscular Diseases, Neuroinflammation, and/or conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington's Disease, Myasthenia Gravis.
• Solid understanding of GCP, clinical trial design, methodology, and regulatory frameworks.
• Track record of scientific contributions, publications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with experience in people management (matrix/global environment desirable).
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing groundbreaking therapies in neuroscience. You will join a collaborative, global environment where your expertise and leadership will directly influence clinical strategies and outcomes that improve patients’ lives worldwide.