At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical development programmes and contribute to innovative therapeutic advancements.
- Company: Dynamic clinical-stage biotech with a focus on novel therapeutics.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive pay, and the chance to shape medical strategies.
- Other info: Join a lean team and influence the future of medicine.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by guiding groundbreaking studies.
- Qualifications: MD or equivalent with 5+ years in biotech/pharma clinical development.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
FREELANCE/CONTRACT: Medical Director / Research Physician – Clinical Development
Location: London | Flexible/Hybrid
Clinical-stage biotechnology, 0.5FTE
I'm supporting an innovative clinical-stage biotech looking to appoint an experienced Medical Director / Research Physician to provide medical and scientific leadership across its clinical development programmes.
This is a hands-on development role for a physician who has experience progressing novel therapeutics from preclinical development into first-in-human studies and through clinical proof of concept.
The successful individual will act as the medical lead for assigned studies, contributing to clinical development strategy, study design, protocol development, medical monitoring, safety oversight and regulatory interactions, while working closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Biometrics and Translational teams.
We're particularly interested in physicians with:
- MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- 5+ years' biotech/pharma clinical development experience
- Strong early clinical development / FIH experience
- Experience designing and medically leading clinical studies
- Protocol and regulatory document development experience
- Strong understanding of clinical and safety data
- Experience taking assets through to clinical proof of concept
- Experience within a small/emerging biotech environment beneficial
This is an opportunity to take a highly visible role within a lean development organisation and have meaningful influence over both individual studies and broader development strategy.
Community Medical Director in London employer: Hlx Life Sciences
As a leading CRO, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment that empowers our Clinical Research Associates to thrive. With a focus on global clinical trials, we offer unique opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly for those fluent in French and English, while supporting a diverse range of therapeutic areas. Our commitment to employee well-being and flexible working arrangements ensures that you can balance your career with personal commitments, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work in the UK.
