Vice President of Clinical (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of European clinical development strategy, including development pathways, trial design optimization and proactive risk management
- Provide end-to-end medical and clinical leadership across the entire lifecycle of European clinical programs, ensuring scientific rigor, quality and compliance
- Lead and manage direct interactions with EMA, Swissmedic and other European regulatory authorities, including oversight of clinical registration dossiers and regulatory submissions
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with investigators, research sites, CROs/CSOs, and external experts across Europe
- Act as a key integrator across functions and regions, resolving complex cross-organizational topics between Europe and global stakeholders
- Monitor and steer timelines, quality and budgets of European clinical projects, adjusting strategies in response to regulatory or market developments
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing European clinical organization
Profile
- MD or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or a related field; EU or Swiss medical license is a strong advantage
- Solid experience in pharmaceutical companies or CROs, including significant leadership responsibility in European clinical development
- Proven track record of leading innovative drug programs through EMA registration and approval, up to market launch
- Deep expertise in EMA regulatory processes, requirements and guidelines, with the ability to independently lead regulator interactions
- Strong experience operating in complex international matrix organizations
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
- Fluent English and Chinese (written and spoken) are required
Benefits
- Executive-level impact in shaping a company’s long-term European clinical and regulatory presence
- Direct reporting line to the Swiss Company CEO
- Rare opportunity to build something from the ground up in Europe with strong global backing
About Hays
With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry as well as in biotechnology and medical engineering, we know the key contacts at companies that are recruiting for challenging jobs with real potential. The current high demand for staff has opened up exciting opportunities for dedicated experts who want to develop professionally and to further their careers. As recruitment specialists with an international network of contacts, we can offer you decisive advantages – completely free of charge. Register with us and reap the benefits of interesting job offers that match your skills and experience.
Staffing process for a permanent or temporary position
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We will review your application documents and carry out a detailed analysis of your professional qualification.
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