Director Clinical Development - Pediatric Hepatology

Location United States of America
Discipline: Clinical Development
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Joe Pearce

Contact email: joe.pearce@rbwconsulting.com
Contact phone: +44 1293 584 300
Job ref: CD PH
Published: 3 days ago
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2025 23:59

​RBW Consulting is looking for a Director Clinical Development to join a mid-sized Pharmaceutical client of ours. To be eligible the candidate must be a Pediatric Hepatologist and also have at least 3 years experience working for a Biotech or Pharmaceutical company.


The Clinical Development Director will:

  • Lead global clinical development operations.

  • Develop asset teams for new compound uses.

  • Provide medical/scientific input on product data.

  • Lead the Clinical Development sub-team.

  • Ensure compliance with GCP and ethical guidelines.

  • Manage cross-functional relationships.

  • Support multiple indications globally.


Main Duties:

  • Establish strategic clinical development plans.

  • Prepare and execute clinical trial documents.

  • Oversee clinical trials for efficiency and safety.

  • Provide medical monitoring and support.

  • Maintain relationships with medical experts.


Education & Experience:

  • Medical degree (MD) or equivalent in life sciences.

  • Minimum 10 years of industry experience.

  • Experience in pharmaceutical drug development.

  • Rare disease or hepatology experience preferred.

  • Proven leadership in projects and teams.


Skills & Competencies:

  • Objective-driven, solution-oriented.

  • Excellent time management and communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a global matrix organization.

  • Fluency in English; other languages are an asset.


To apply

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Joe Pearce for any further information


About RBW Consulting

RBW Consulting is a life sciences talent & strategic consultancy with purpose, delivered through what we call Human Intelligence. We help life sciences businesses change the world by giving them the people, insight & networks to innovate and scale. We are proud of our role in helping companies deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for patients We give back by playing an active role in funding initiatives that change lives We’ve created a culture rooted in support, transparency and mutual commitment. We lead with our values from the inside; empowering and investing in our people is more important than short-term commercial gain.


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