Director, Clinical Research

Job Description

The China Clinical Research CVRM Head is a leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight to the clinical research activities within CVRM Therapeutic Area. This position plays a critical role in driving the development and execution of clinical research programs to support the company's drug development objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Providing exceptional scientific and medical leadership in clinical research CVRM Therapeutic Area, aligning with the overall corporate goals and objectives, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in the field of CVRM.

Clinical Development Strategy: Develop and implement the clinical development strategy for the CVRM TA, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, patient needs, and market demands.

Clinical Program Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and management of global clinical research programs, including study design, protocol development, site selection, data collection, and analysis.

Team Management: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of clinical research professionals, ensuring their professional development and success.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with global and China cross-functional teams, including medical affairs, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, and commercial departments, to ensure seamless integration of clinical research activities.

External Partnerships: Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, academic institutions, and other external stakeholders to enhance clinical research opportunities and scientific insights.

Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, data integrity, ethical standards, and company policies throughout the clinical research process.

Budget and Resource Management: Manage the clinical research CVRM team budget and resources effectively, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring efficient utilization.

Education:

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., MD, PhD)
• In-depth understanding of the drug development process, including clinical study design, data analysis, and regulatory requirements.
• At least 10 years of experience in clinical research, with a track record of developing China development strategies, protocols, successful execution of strategies, and registration of drugs in China. (CVRM TA experience not mandatory)
• Strong leadership skills. Proven leadership in promoting, motivating, and empowering others to accomplish individual, team, and organizational objectives are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.in both English and Chinese, with fluency in verbal and written communication.

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Required Skills:

Adaptability, Clinical Development, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Decision Making, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Ethical Standards, Innovation, Multilingual Communications, Professional Networking, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

02/28/2027

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