Director Clinical Development - Cardiology

Director, Clinical Development (Cardiology)

Reports To : Chief Medical Officer

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Clinical Development with a specialization in Cardiology to lead and drive our clinical development programs.

The Director will play a key role in advancing our pipeline of Cardiology therapies, managing clinical trials, and contributing to the strategic development of our Cardiology portfolio.

Key Responsibilities :

• Clinical Strategy : Develop and implement the clinical development strategy for our Cardiology programs, including phase I-III trials, to ensure successful regulatory submissions and commercialization.
• Clinical Trial Design : Lead the design of clinical trials, including protocol development, selection of endpoints, and determination of appropriate patient populations.
• Regulatory Affairs : Collaborate with regulatory affairs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and provide guidance on clinical trial applications and approvals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including medical affairs, clinical operations, and data management, to drive the execution of clinical trials.
• KOL Engagement : Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders in Cardiology, collaborating on advisory boards and gathering expert input for study design and data interpretation.
• Data Analysis and Interpretation : Oversee data analysis, interpretation, and preparation of clinical study reports and publications.

Contribute to the development of regulatory documents.

• Risk Management : Develop and implement risk management strategies for clinical trials, identifying potential challenges and mitigating risks to ensure trial success.
• Budget Management : Manage the clinical development budget, including forecasting and tracking expenses for assigned projects.
• Personnel Management : Provide leadership and mentorship to clinical development teams, including Clinical Project Managers and Clinical Research Scientists.
• Continuous Learning : Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Cardiology research and clinical trial design, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of the field.

Qualifications :

• Medical Doctor (MD), with board certification in Cardiology or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in clinical development, with at least 4 years of experience in Cardiology drug development.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for Cardiology clinical trials and drug development (FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing clinical development projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners, investigators, and KOLs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex clinical data.
• Proficiency in project management, including budget management and resource allocation.
• A track record of successful regulatory submissions and approvals in the Cardiology field is highly desirable.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for innovation and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing clinical development landscape.