Clinical Development Director - Renal

London (The Westworks)CompetitiveHybridFull time0 applicants

About this role

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Development Director (CDD) is the clinical/scientific expert and if assigned the clinical development lead of a section of a global clinical program and/or trial. (e.g., an indication, a new formulation, or a specific development phase) or a large, complex trial, under the leadership of the GPCH. The CDD may be assigned to have a team leadership role for sections clinical programs and/or global clinical trials, depending on the size, nature and complexity

Job Description

Title: *Clinical Development Director

Office Location: London UK or Dublin Ireland

Requirements

  • Work Experience:
  • Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. PharmD, or PhD strongly preferred
  • Proven experience working in clinical research/global drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV. ≥ 5 years of contribution 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. Experience in late phase clinical development strongly preferred
  • Solid scientific writing skills
  • Experience with regulatory submissions (IND, NDA/BLA, CTA/MAA) preferred
  • Solid and advanced scientific acumen and ability to analyze and interpret scientific literature and data. Strong affinity with data, data quality and analysis.
  • Preferred knowledge and/or experience of assigned therapeutic  area
  • Demonstrated ability to establish strong scientific partnership with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Final job title (Clinical Development Director, Level 6/ Senior Clinical Development Director, Level 6) and associated responsibilities will be commensurate with the successful candidates’ level of expertise
  • Why Novartis:
  • Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:
  • https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
  • You’ll receive:
  • You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.
  • https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
  • Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
  • Join our Novartis Network:
  • If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:
  • https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
  • Skills Desired
  • Budget Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Cross-Functional Teams, Lifesciences, People Management, Risk Management, Risk Monitoring

EU Requirements

Job Details

Posted30 May 2026
Closes29 June 2026
Job TypeFull time
Work ModeHybrid

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