We are working on a retained assignment with a global leader in AI-driven precision medicine seeking a Clinical Development Director to join its R&D function. This is a strategic and cross-functional role at the intersection of biology, AI, medicine, and product development, with a focus on advancing novel biomarkers into clinical-grade products. Key Responsibilities: Clinical & Scientific Leadership Lead the evaluation and validation of AI-driven biomarkers, ensuring clinical and analytical robustness Define and refine the scientific roadmap for biomarker development across multiple oncology indications Curate datasets and validate model performance with real-world evidence Collaboration & Strategy Partner with KOLs, research institutions, and pharma collaborators to shape clinical and scientific direction Align with regulatory and quality teams to support validation and clinical documentation Drive grant strategy and represent the company in international consortia Contribute to IP and patent strategy in collaboration with the legal team Scientific Communication Review and co-author scientific publications, abstracts, and white papers Present findings at conferences and engage with the wider scientific community Ideal Candidate Clinician scientist or equivalent experience in oncology, pathology, machine learning, or biomedical engineering 5 years of experience in translational research, biomarker development, or clinical development (oncology/diagnostics preferred) Strong understanding of clinical validation and AI/ML applications in computational oncology or histology Proven track record (publications, patents, studies) with emphasis on clinical translation Excellent communicator able to engage scientific and non-scientific stakeholders Fluent in English, with strong scientific writing skills Requirements MD/PhD Experience with multi-omics data or multimodal deep learning Familiarity with ISO 13485 or regulated development frameworks Contributions to IP strategy or regulatory submissions for diagnostics Experience working with pharmaceutical partners