VP, Medical Science and Strategy – Cardiovascular

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

📋 Description

• Drive strategic and quantifiable business results for the PPD clinical research division.

• Offer high-quality contributions to major requests for proposals, encompassing development strategy, regulatory challenges, drug classification issues, protocol and indication considerations, safety protocols, team training, client physician interactions, and identifying business opportunities.

• Actively engage with therapeutic area leaders and senior directors from pharmaceutical companies.

• Assist in developing strategic alliances, client governance, and advisory boards.

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

• Provide therapeutic and developmental insights to internal clinical teams.

• Deliver indication-specific training for clinical teams.

• Offer guidance throughout the execution of clinical trials.

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

• Contribute to the design and reporting of feasibility studies.

• Collaborate with investigators and key opinion leaders.

• Mentor and oversee clinical scientists.

• Take part in multidisciplinary teams and working groups focused on innovative initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD degree is required.

• Board certification is preferred (Cardiology).

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

• Experience in advancing at least one asset from discovery to registration.

• Active medical license is preferred, though not mandatory.

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.

• Demonstrated ability to think flexibly, make decisive customer-focused decisions, take smart risks, and pursue continuous improvement.

• Capable of leading, influencing, and motivating staff across various departments.

• Strong skills in presenting and conveying complex information clearly.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters professionally.

• Possesses a proactive attitude and is capable of implementing and following through on activities and projects.

• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Work diversity with exposure to various assets at different stages of clinical development from multiple clients.

• Opportunities for mentorship and training.

• Dynamic and stimulating work environment.

• Full-time position.

• Fully remote work arrangement.