Medical Director, Clinical Research - Immunology

Pharma-Partners is working with an innovative pharmaceutical company to hire a Medical Director to work in their Early Phase Immunology team. The role will be involved in all aspects of early drug development and be primarily accountable for delivering novel candidates through to proof of concept.

The opportunity to join this sizable medical team has arisen through ongoing expansion of the business. Under the guidance of an experienced Pharmaceutical Physician you will be involved across various strategic, leadership and operational activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical expertise to Immunology projects in early stages of development

• Successfully deliver novel candidates through to proof of concept

• Provide clinical leadership for projects across Phase I & IIa

• Work cross functionally with key teams to comprise the development plan and ensure high quality

• Input into overall early drug development strategy

• Provide therapeutic expertise to other functions to achieve business goals

• Act as the Study Physician for early drug development studies

• Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs relevant to the Immunology candidates

• Gather KOL insights and utilise study methodologies that can be applied to programs

Requirements:

• Medically qualified (MBBS, MBChB, MD or equivalent) plus further post-graduate qualification (eg. PhD)

• GMC registration or equivalent

• Pharmaceutical industry clinical development experience

• Therapeutic area experience from clinical medicine or industry in Immunology (Rheumatology, Dermatology, Allergy, GI)

• Would also consider Nephrology experience

• Experience as a Sub- or Principal-Investigator in industry

• Experience in Phase I or IIa

• Leadership qualities

• Excellent communications skills

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary plus benefits package to include company car/car allowance, bonus, and long-term incentives

• Excellent flexible working policy and can be worked remotely the majority of the time

To apply for this position please use the "Easy Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk