Medical Director

Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) is a Swiss specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines for rare neuromuscular and pulmonary diseases with high unmet medical need. For further information, please visit the Company's website www.santhera.com Come and join our team to contribute to providing treatment options for patients with rare diseases that have a severe impact on the lives of affected children and adults. You can make a difference as Medical Director
Starting date: April 2024
Location: HQ Pratteln (CH), hybrid Who you are
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as the Medical Director for Clinical Development. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to lead clinical development programs across multiple therapeutic areas, shaping the future of healthcare on a global scale. Scope of Work
To provide medical leadership and clinical development expertise (including clinical trials design, trials protocol development and program life cycle strategy and planning across all phases of development, support data interpretation and input into medical regulatory strategy, business development) on Santhera development programs, in interactions with clinical experts and regulatory authorities to support clinical development activities. This role will further help to build medical and clinical science expertise and resources across current and future program, portfolios and pipeline opportunities in line with Santhera growth plans. It represents the medical and clinical science function at the Santhera Clinical Program Committee. The role reports to the Head of Development working in close collaboration with internal Santhera development, and global Project Team business development, commercial, medical affairs and externally with Health Authorities, Ethics committees, external consultants, key opinion leaders (KOLs), funding committees, investigators and patient advocacy groups. Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the development and execution of clinical development strategies
• Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery.
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of clinical development plans
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize trial designs and study protocols.
• Provide medical expertise and oversight throughout all stages of clinical development,
• Analyze clinical trial data to generate insights
• Interface with regulatory agencies to support product development activities
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and external experts
• Proactively identify and mitigate clinical development risks.
• Develop risk management strategies to ensure the successful execution of clinical programs.

Background and Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or equivalent degree with a preference for candidate with a background in immunology
• Significant experience in clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record of successful development of clinical protocols and leadership of global clinical development programs.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across global teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate scientific insights into actionable clinical development strategies.

For this position, the relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship is required. If you are attracted by this exciting opportunity and the prospects of joining a motivated international team operating on a global level, please apply via LinkedIn directly. Strictly no agencies
Recruitment agencies are kindly invited to refrain from sending to Santhera unsolicited CVs.