(Senior) Clinical Program Lead

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Design and prepare clinical development plans, focusing on Phase II and III in obesity and liver diseases
• Guide cross‑functional teams, including experts from clinical trial operations, biostatistics, biomarkers, and patient safety, to ensure high‑quality execution as the clinical lead
• Oversee the setup, conduct, and data readout of clinical trials in collaboration with the Clinical Trial Lead, ensuring timelines, quality, and ethical standards are met
• Provide input to regulatory strategy and clinical components of briefing documents, presentations, and responses to questions
• Contribute to the Medical Affairs strategy and deliverables, including key documents such as the Integrated Evidence Plan, in collaboration with Medical Advisor(s) and the Medical Affairs Lead
• Leverage clinical expertise to evaluate external opportunities and support decisions that strengthen the pipeline

Additional tasks for the Senior Role

• Supervise and mentor other Clinical Program Leads within the assigned program/asset
• Act as a delegate for the Clinical Development Lead in designated tasks and responsibilities, as required

Requirements

• MD degree with several years of clinical and scientific experience in metabolic diseases, cardiovascular, renal or internal medicine
• Few years of experience in clinical drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience in academic clinical research
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Skilled in presenting scientific content and facilitating cross‑functional discussions
• High level of initiative, strategic thinking, and team orientation
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Additional requirements for the Senior Role

• MD degree with long‑standing clinical and scientific experience in metabolic diseases, cardiovascular, renal or internal medicine
• Long term experience in clinical drug development within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience in academic clinical research
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate cross‑functional teams

We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.