Clinical Program Lead

In this role you drive the design and execution of early-stage oncology clinical development plans, leading cross-functional teams to translate strategy into patient-ready programs. You will shape trials, contribute to regulatory and Medical Affairs strategies, and evaluate external opportunities to strengthen the pipeline. As a Senior, you also mentor peers and act as a delegate to ensure program momentum. This position sits at the heart of a global Clinical Development organization delivering value to patients worldwide.

• comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package
• salary information shared during recruitment
• equal opportunities in selection
• applications from persons with severe disabilities welcomed

• Design and prepare Phase I/II oncology clinical development plans
• Guide cross-functional teams (clinical operations, biostatistics, biomarkers, patient safety) to ensure high-quality trial execution
• Oversee setup, conduct, and data readout of clinical trials with Clinical Trial Lead (timeline, quality, ethics)
• Contribute to regulatory strategy and clinical components of briefing documents and responses
• Contribute to Medical Affairs strategy and deliverables (e.g., Integrated Evidence Plan) with Medical Advisor(s) and Medical Affairs Lead
• Evaluate external opportunities using clinical expertise to strengthen the pipeline
• Senior role: supervise and mentor other Clinical Program Leads within the assigned program/asset; act as a delegate for the Clinical Development Lead when required

• MD degree with several years of clinical and scientific experience in oncology
• Few years of clinical drug development experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent academic clinical research experience
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
• Skilled in presenting scientific content and facilitating cross-functional discussions
• High initiative, strategic thinking, and team orientation
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken

• collaboration across diverse stakeholders
• strong communication
• leadership and mentorship
• clinical drug development in oncology
• regulatory strategy input
• trial design and data readout