Clinical Development Lead (m/f/d) (Germany)

Clinical Development Lead - Neurology – Global Clinical Development team. Location: Brussels (Belgium), Monheim (Germany), Slough (UK), Raleigh (US).

About The Role

You will shape and deliver the end‑to‑end global clinical development program for assigned assets, translating scientific, medical, operational and access insights into an innovative Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and high‑quality studies. You will balance speed, quality, cost and complexity, identify risks early and put mitigations in place from candidate selection through launch.

Responsibilities

• You will design, present and update global CDPs and protocols that are fit‑for‑purpose and reduce unnecessary complexity.
• You will lead the global clinical team for your asset, aligning cross‑functional input into clear plans and timely delivery.
• You will build and manage a network of external experts to capture disease and unmet‑need insights that sharpen strategy.
• You will evaluate benefit‑risk by asset and indication, interpret results, and deliver clear reporting (e.g., Clinical Study Reports, CSR).
• You will deliver clinical components of global submissions and lifecycle work, ensuring quality and on‑time execution.
• You will represent the program internally and externally with governance, partners, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant scientific/medical field; PhD, MD or PharmD preferred.
• Several years’ experience in biopharmaceutical clinical development, including strategic design of global programs and oversight of multiple studies.
• Ability to integrate scientific, statistical, regulatory/HTA, patient and operational insights into practical, decision‑ready plans.
• Effective stakeholder partnership skills, including experience engaging with regulatory authorities and external experts.
• Leadership in a matrix environment; you will guide teams, manage priorities and address complex issues constructively.
• Commitment to quality and compliance (e.g., Good Clinical Practice, ICH GCP) with an audit/inspection‑ready mindset.

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