Adecco
Clinical Development Lead

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Job Title: Clinical Development Lead
Pay Rate: £305.93 - £331.10 UMB / £231 - £250 PAYE basic
Length of Contract: 12 Month
IR35: Inside IR35
Location: Burgess Hill
About Client:
A leading global healthcare organisation combining pharmaceuticals and diagnostics to develop innovative solutions that improve patient care.
With a strong focus on science, digitalisation and personalised healthcare, it works across the product lifecycle from discovery through to post-launch.
Its collaborative, patient-centric culture brings together experts worldwide to accelerate innovation and deliver better health outcomes.
We’re looking for an experienced Clinical Development Lead to shape clinical development strategy for innovative diagnostic solutions across cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global clinical development strategies and complex clinical programmes.
- Define clinical utility, intended use and evidence requirements.
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs on global submissions and health authority interactions.
- Build relationships with KOLs, academia and industry partners.
- Lead clinical communications, congresses, advisory boards and publications.
- Drive innovation, clinical excellence and early pipeline development.
- Coach and mentor colleagues across the organisation.
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About You:
- MD or PhD in cardiology, metabolic diseases, obesity or a related field.
- Strong CVMD experience within diagnostics, pharma or academia.
- Proven IVD/medical device clinical study experience, including protocol design and reporting.
- Experience leading complex global programmes and cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, IVDR/IVDD, MDR, FDA and NMPA.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Ready to shape the future of diagnostics and improve patient outcomes globally? Apply now.
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