Clinical Development Lead CRM

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of innovative clinical development? As Clinical Development Lead (CDL) for CRM, based in Germany, you will hold full strategic and operational accountability for the clinical development of this asset.

Within the Global Clinical Development CRM department, you will design and execute a forward‑looking, data‑driven clinical development plan that aligns with the asset's target product profile, value proposition, and corporate objectives.

In this role, you will provide strategic direction and scientific leadership to a dedicated team of Clinical Program Leaders, driving excellence and innovation in clinical development.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Drive strategic recommendations and operational decisions for Senior Management endorsement and governance committees.
• Accountable for development and continuous update of a consistent high‑quality clinical development plan at all phases post‑PoC.
• Contribute to asset strategy including the Target Product Profile, Asset Narrative, and value proposition.
• Steer clinical development strategy through insight generation, evidence interpretation, and enterprise‑level decision‑making.
• Lead and manage a team of (Senior) Clinical Program Leaders, Study Physicians, and Scientific Project Coordinators assigned to the asset.

Requirements

• MD or PhD with experience in Medicine, preferably Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology or Internal Medicine; clinical or pharma experience in the US is a plus.
• Long‑term experience in clinical drug development in pharma industry or academia, preferably in an international role.
• Several years of experience in a leadership role in a matrix environment.
• Advanced knowledge of the lifecycle stages of medicinal products, including pre‑launch, launch, and post‑launch activities.
• In‑depth regulatory expertise with prior successful interactions with agencies such as FDA and EMA.
• Excellent leadership communication (oral and written), negotiation and influencing skills; resilience under pressure; presentation, training and facilitation skills.