ED/VP, Medical Science & Strategy – Metabolic

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Ensure the utmost quality of contributions to significant requests for proposals, encompassing development strategy, regulatory matters, drug class considerations, protocol and indication factors, safety, team education, client physician interactions, and identifying business opportunities.

• Facilitate proactive client engagement with therapeutic-area leaders and senior directors within the company.

• Develop and nurture strategic alliances.

• Participate in client governance and advisory boards.

• Provide product development strategies and high-level clinical trial protocol design through PPD’s consulting practice.

• Offer therapeutic and developmental expertise to internal teams.

• Deliver indication-specific training for clinical teams.

• Oversee clinical trial execution.

• Author and review Investigator Brochures, clinical study reports, NDA/MAA clinical packages, and other regulatory briefing documents.

• Contribute to the design and reporting of feasibility studies.

• Liaise with investigators and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

• Mentor and supervise clinical scientists.

• Engage in multidisciplinary teams and working groups that support innovative initiatives.

• Travel both domestically and internationally, including trips to China.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD or equivalent is required.

• Certification in a medical specialty or subspecialty related to metabolic disorders, such as Endocrinology, Cardiology, or Internal Medicine is required.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading clinical development of at least one asset from discovery to registration.

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Mandarin.

• An active medical license is preferred but not mandatory.

• Ability to work within a matrix organization.

• Capable of demonstrating decisive, customer-focused, flexible thinking, smart risk-taking, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Ability to lead, influence, and motivate staff within and across departments.

• Strong skills in presenting and communicating complex information effectively.

• Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential matters.

• Possesses a “can do” attitude and is adept at implementing and following through on activities/projects.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for mentorship and training.

• Work diversity, with exposure to multiple assets in various stages of clinical development from several clients.

• An exciting work environment.

• Full-time position.