Clinical Development Medical Director – Neuromuscular

Kerr Dental

Clinical Development Medical Director overseeing clinical development in Neuromuscular therapies at Novartis. Leading clinical strategy and execution to bring innovative therapies to patients.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £83,510 - £155,090 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Gene TherapyCAR-Tclinical researchglobal drug developmentclinical trial methodologyregulatory requirementsgood clinical practicedata analysisclinical executionsafety monitoring

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationinfluencestakeholder engagementcross-functional teamworkstrategic thinkingdecision-makingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical degree

Industry Keywords

clinical strategydevelopment lifecyclebenefit-risk assessmentNeuroscienceNeurodegenerationMovement disordersglobal initiativesadvisory boardsregulatory authoritieskey opinion leaders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the science that shapes the future of medicine
Drive clinical strategy and deliver high-impact programs
Partner with cross-functional leaders and external experts
Translate scientific insight into clinical execution and influence regulatory strategy
Guide critical decisions across the development lifecycle
Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and advisory boards
Support benefit-risk assessment and safety monitoring in collaboration with patient safety teams
Contribute to clinical strategy, standards development, and global initiatives across the development function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical degree required, with clinical training and medical specialization in either Neuromuscular or Neuroscience/Neurodegeneration and/or Movement disorders
Expertise in Gene Therapy research especially CAR-T is highly desirable
Several years of experience gained in clinical research or global drug development across early and late phases
Proven experience leading or contributing to global clinical trials, including planning, execution, and reporting
Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and good clinical practice standards
Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and clinical data
Experience working effectively in global, cross-functional, and matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities