Exec Director, Clinical Development (MD)

Overview

As Executive Director, Clinical Development, you lead cell therapy programs in multiple myeloma, shaping development strategy and regulatory collaborations. You’ll guide the design, execution and reporting of trials, work with cross-functional teams, and represent products to health authorities. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of clinical development plans, regulatory documents, and external partnerships. You join a mission-driven organization focused on transforming cancer care and expanding access to therapies.

Pay / Benefits

• two days of remote working per week
• three days on-site working
• flexible working policy
• London HQ relocation planned to 1 Triton Square in 2027
• EE0 policy emphasis

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, conduct, evaluation and closure of clinical trials within the portfolio
• Lead development and execution of theClinical Development Plan and Target Product Profile
• Direct cross-functional development strategy and governance for assigned products
• Lead protocol design, study reporting, and medical monitoring for trials
• Communicate with health authorities, prepare regulatory documents, and support publications and presentations
• Develop external relationships and evaluate business development opportunities
• Mentor and manage a team of direct reports
• Ensure adherence to GCP, ICH, and internal SOPs
• Prepare data listings and summaries for internal reviews and scientific communications

Key requirements

• MD/DO with relevant years in clinical development or biopharma
• Board certification in hematology and/or medical oncology preferred
• Experience in phase 2-3 late development and in multiple myeloma/cellular therapy preferred
• Strong track record in leading complex, cross-functional drug development strategies
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to travel when needed
• Experience interacting with executives and managing budgets (preferred)

• leadership and people management
• cross-functional collaboration
• strategic thinking
• drug development knowledge (early to late)
• regulatory affairs and submission experience
• GCP/ICH knowledge

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