Contract
Clinical Development Lead
Talentmark
Burgess Hill
Posted: 18 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Ref: 225624380
Talentmark are recruiting for a Clinical Development Lead to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is hybrid based, up to 3 days per week in Burgess Hill.
Company:
Our client is one of the world''s premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.
Salary:
Up to -250 per day PAYE or up to -331 per day Umbrella.
Clinical Development Lead Role:
- Lead the clinical development strategy for large studies and programs in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
- Work with Global Regulatory Affairs on regulatory filings and review clinical documents for international submissions.
- Act as the medical lead with health authorities and build relationships with international Key Opinion Leaders.
- Oversee communication strategies for clinical studies and represent the organisation at medical congresses and advisory boards.
- Drive competitive differentiation and innovation, and help shape intellectual property strategies.
- Coach and mentor team members to help them build their skills and confidence.
- You hold a medical degree or an advanced degree in cardiology, metabolic diseases, obesity or a related field.
- You have experience in academia, diagnostics, or the pharmaceutical industry in the cardiovascular and metabolic diseases area.
- You have a proven track record managing In Vitro Diagnostics or Medical Device studies across all stages of global clinical trials.
- You have led large, complex development programs and guided cross-functional, matrixed teams.
- You have a strong understanding of global standards and regulations such as ICH-GCP, IVDD/IVDR, MDR, FDA, and NMPA.
- You are willing to travel up to 25% depending on project phases.
Our client is one of the world''s premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.
Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Clinical Development Lead role, please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference 71324.
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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