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Clinical Director

Clinical Director

Russell TobinCity of London, London, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Director, Clinical Processes & Solutions

📍 Location : London, UK (Hybrid or Remote)

📅 Contract Length : 12–18 months

💼 Pay Rate : £600 / day via Umbrella only

Job Purpose

  • We are seeking an experienced Director, Clinical Processes & Solutions to lead and drive cross-functional clinical development (CD) processes and initiatives across global teams. This is a pivotal leadership role that ensures the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of end-to-end clinical processes, maintaining alignment with global regulatory standards and inspection readiness.
  • This role will collaborate extensively with Process, Risk & Surveillance (PRS), Clinical Development, Global Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance teams to drive operational excellence and regulatory compliance across Development Units and Global Line Functions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional alignment of clinical development processes and oversee their implementation across Development Units.
  • Ensure clinical processes meet regulatory requirements and are audit / inspection-ready, working in partnership with QA, PRS, and other key stakeholders.
  • Represent CD processes in Health Authority inspections and internal / external audits.
  • Establish and maintain a global network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support inspection readiness and process improvement.
  • Continuously enhance clinical processes using performance metrics, root cause analysis, and new technologies.
  • Author and maintain SOPs, working practices, guidance documents, and key clinical templates.
  • Drive best practice adoption through training, process guidance, and operational support for cross-functional teams.
  • Lead or contribute to strategic CD initiatives and projects that have broad business impact.
  • Coordinate QA / SOP-related activities, including SME engagement and document reviews.
  • Act as a key advisor to CD Leadership, ensuring timely communication and issue escalation.
  • Provide leadership continuity by deputizing for senior leaders in Business Solutions and Clinical Compliance as needed.

    • Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Education & Language Requirements :
  • Advanced degree in life sciences or a clinically relevant field (e.g., MSc, PharmD, PhD preferred)
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

    • Experience & Skills :

  • 10+ years of technical and operational experience in planning and managing clinical studies within pharma or academia
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical development, GCP, regulatory requirements, and quality systems
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing efficient, compliant end-to-end clinical processes
  • Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional global teams
  • Proven leadership capabilities, including coaching, influence without authority, and navigating complex organizations
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Comfortable working independently and taking accountability in high-impact environments
  • Action-oriented with a track record of driving change and delivering results
  • Experience representing clinical functions during audits and inspections

    • Impact & Scope

  • Matrix leadership of global teams across clinical development and related functions
  • Accountability for third-party spend related to process development and document support
  • Direct impact on the quality and efficiency of global clinical development programs

    • Ready to lead global clinical excellence and drive meaningful change in clinical development processes? Apply now to be considered for this strategic leadership opportunity.

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