Who we are
Vectura Fertin Pharma’s ambition is to become a market-leading wellness and healthcare business. Formed in March 2022, the business brings together two unique organizations: Vectura, experts in inhalation technology and Fertin Pharma, experts in oral and intra-oral delivery systems.
We are driven by the exciting and unique goal of addressing unmet patient and consumer needs by revitalizing, repurposing, and reimagining existing therapies to better serve people in taking care of their health and wellbeing.
What we will deliver
We focus on the development of a proprietary pipeline of wellness and healthcare products, with a specific focus on highly differentiated products that address unmet medical and consumer needs.
By leveraging our unique and enabling R&D capabilities, we are building a pipeline that includes inhalable medicines, nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), and consumer wellness products.
About the role
The Global Head of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of the company’s clinical development programs and global medical affairs activities. This senior executive will play a critical role in driving the development of innovative therapies from early-stage clinical trials through to regulatory approval and market access.
The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory affairs, commercial, and external stakeholders, to ensure the successful development and commercialization of the company’s product pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and implement global clinical development strategies aligned with corporate objectives to advance the company’s pipeline of products.
• Lead the creation and execution of clinical development plans, including trial design, patient recruitment, data analysis, and regulatory submission strategies.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership across all clinical development programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Clinical Development:
• Oversee the planning, execution, and management of all phases of clinical trials (Phase I-IV), ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaborate with key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and external partners to enhance the quality and impact of clinical programs.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards in all clinical research activities.
Medical Affairs:
• Lead global medical affairs activities, including the development of medical communication strategies, medical education, and scientific publications.
• Oversee the development and execution of the medical affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with clinical development and commercial goals.
• Provide expert medical guidance to support market access, health economics, and outcomes research initiatives.
Regulatory and Compliance:
• Partner with regulatory affairs to ensure that clinical development programs meet global regulatory requirements and to facilitate the preparation of regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines, laws, and internal policies, including safety monitoring and reporting.
Team Leadership and Development:
• Build and lead a high-performing global team of clinical development and medical affairs professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement within the clinical development and medical affairs functions.
Stakeholder Engagement:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on matters related to clinical development and medical affairs.
• Represent the company at key scientific, regulatory, and industry meetings, conferences, and advisory boards.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.
Role requirements:
• MD with advanced clinical or scientific training required, including experience / specialization in at least one of the following areas: neurology, psychiatry, inhaled products and consumer health.
• Additional qualifications in business administration (e.g., MBA) are a plus.
• Significant demonstrable experience in clinical development and/or medical affairs within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
• Proven track record of leading successful global clinical development programs from early-phase to post-marketing.
• Extensive experience with regulatory submissions and interactions with regulatory authorities (FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Strong background in managing cross-functional teams and complex projects in a global setting.
• Deep understanding of the drug development process, including clinical trial design, data analysis, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Why Join Us?
We are bound by our shared passion for making a positive impact on the lives of patients and consumers. Vectura Fertin Pharma is a place where you can help shape the future of healthcare, where we collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve the best outcomes. As a growing business, we can offer a wealth of opportunity to develop your career both locally and in international settings.
We embrace hybrid and flexible working and are centered on delivering a ‘purpose-driven’ experience for all our employees.
Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
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