VP – Medical Science and Strategy, Cardiovascular

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +13 more countries.

📋 Description

• Drive strategic and measurable outcomes for the Medical Science and Strategy team.

• Contribute high-quality insights into key requests for proposals, encompassing development strategy, regulatory considerations, drug class issues, protocol and indication aspects, safety protocols, and team education.

• Engage with client physicians and indication leaders during the bid defense process.

• Identify business opportunities within the PPD clinical research sector.

• Actively collaborate with therapeutic area leaders and senior directors from client companies.

• Assist in the development of strategic alliances, client governance, and advisory board initiatives.

• Formulate product development plans and high-level clinical trial protocol designs through PPD’s consulting services.

• Offer therapeutic and developmental expertise to internal clinical teams.

• Provide indication-specific training and support throughout clinical trial execution.

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

• Contribute to the design and reporting of feasibility studies.

• Serve as a liaison with investigators and key opinion leaders (KOLs).

• Mentor and oversee clinical scientists.

• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and working groups that support innovative projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD degree required.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading cardiovascular clinical development programs.

• Proven experience in advancing at least one asset from discovery through to registration.

• Board certification is preferred (Cardiology).

• An active medical license is preferred but not mandatory.

• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organization.

• Decisive, customer-oriented, adaptable, innovative thinker, and committed to continuous improvement.

• Strong capability to lead, influence, and motivate staff across various departments.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills for conveying complex information.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters.

• Capacity to implement and follow through on projects and activities.

• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for mentorship and training.

• Diverse work environment, gaining exposure to multiple assets at various stages of clinical development from a range of clients.

• Dynamic and engaging work atmosphere.

• Fully remote work arrangement.