At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical development for innovative therapies in rare diseases and guide teams to success.
- Company: Mission-driven life sciences organisation focused on advancing therapies for rare diseases.
- Benefits: Permanent role with competitive salary, career growth, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Based in London with a dynamic team and opportunities for global collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patients' lives while shaping clinical strategies and leading high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in clinical development, expertise in rare diseases, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 103500 - 126500 £ per year.
Director, Clinical Rare Disease for UK-based Medical Research Organization Permanent, full-time role Based in London - 3 days onsite We're partnered with a mission-driven life sciences organization dedicated to advancing innovative therapies for patients with rare diseases through collaborative research and clinical development.
As the Director, Clinical Rare Disease, you will provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of clinical programs, guiding assets from development through key clinical milestones while ensuring scientific excellence and operational success.
Working within a highly collaborative matrix environment, you will partner with internal leadership, external stakeholders, and global collaborators to shape clinical strategy and drive portfolio decisions.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to influence clinical development strategy, build high-performing teams, and represent the organization across regulatory, scientific, and industry forums.
The role is ideal for an experienced clinical development leader with deep expertise in rare diseases and a passion for bringing innovative therapies to patients.
Job Duties Develop and execute the clinical development strategy for a portfolio of rare disease programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful delivery of clinical milestones.
Lead cross-functional clinical development teams, providing strategic oversight for program execution, risk management, governance, budgets, and portfolio prioritization.
Drive regulatory and clinical interactions by supporting submissions, engaging with global regulatory authorities and external stakeholders, and contributing to key clinical documentation.
Evaluate new collaboration opportunities, assess program viability and clinical development potential, and provide strategic recommendations for portfolio expansion and investment.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing clinical team while representing the organization as a senior clinical leader across external partnerships, scientific forums, and collaborative initiatives.
Job Requirements Extensive global clinical development experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, or medical technology sectors, with significant expertise in rare disease drug development -- ideally 10+ years of experience in clinical development.
Proven experience developing and implementing clinical strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and managing clinical programs from early development through regulatory approval.
Strong knowledge of global clinical research regulations, including experience with IND/CTA submissions, NDA/MAA/BLA filings, and interactions with international regulatory authorities.
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences required; Ph D or MD is a plus, but not required.
Professional qualifications in clinical research or clinical project management are advantageous.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships, manage budgets, influence senior stakeholders, and lead high-performing teams in a matrixed environment.
Contact To learn more about the role, apply to this job.
To contact Amit directly, email him at amit. uma@meetlifesciences. com.
Director, Clinical Development Rare Disease employer: Meet Life Sciences
As a Market Access Consultant with our client, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration in the evolving healthcare landscape. The company offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth, including mentoring junior team members and leading impactful projects. With competitive compensation, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the expansion of European Value & Access capabilities while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
