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