Director Clinical Development

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Overview

We are working on a retained assignment with a global leader in AI-driven precision diagnostics seeking a Clinical Development Director to join its R&D function. This is a strategic and cross-functional role at the intersection of biology, AI, medicine, and product development, with a focus on advancing novel biomarkers into clinical-grade products.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Scientific Leadership: Lead the evaluation and validation of AI-driven biomarkers, ensuring clinical and analytical robustness
• Define and refine the scientific roadmap for biomarker development across multiple oncology indications
• Curate datasets and validate model performance with real-world evidence
• Partner with KOLs, research institutions, and pharma collaborators to shape clinical and scientific direction
• Align with regulatory and quality teams to support validation and clinical documentation
• Drive grant strategy and represent the company in international consortia
• Contribute to IP and patent strategy in collaboration with the legal team

Scientific Communication

• Review and co-author scientific publications, abstracts, and white papers
• Present findings at conferences and engage with the wider scientific community

Ideal Candidate

• Clinician scientist or equivalent experience in oncology, pathology, machine learning, or biomedical engineering
• 5+ years of experience in translational research, biomarker development, or clinical development (oncology/diagnostics preferred)
• Strong understanding of clinical validation and AI/ML applications in computational oncology or histology
• Proven track record (publications, patents, studies) with emphasis on clinical translation
• Excellent communicator able to engage scientific and non-scientific stakeholders
• Fluent in English, with strong scientific writing skills

Requirements

• MD/PhD
• Experience with multi-omics data or multimodal deep learning
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or regulated development frameworks
• Contributions to IP strategy or regulatory submissions for diagnostics
• Experience working with pharmaceutical partners

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Biotechnology; Research and Hospitals and Health Care

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