Clinical Development | Life Sciences | Contract/Permanent (Europe)

Planet Pharma is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical/biotech client to identify a Medical Director - Rheumatology to provide medical and scientific leadership across their clinical development programs.

About the Role

This is a pivotal position for a physician with deep rheumatology expertise to shape clinical strategy, provide medical oversight of trials, and act as a key scientific voice both internally and externally — engaging with investigators, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional teams to advance the development of innovative therapies.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical and scientific leadership for clinical development programs within rheumatology (and related immunology indications)
- Contribute to clinical trial design, protocol development, and study execution
- Serve as medical monitor, ensuring patient safety and data integrity throughout trials
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance) to support program milestones




- Engage with investigators, KOLs, and external stakeholders on scientific and clinical matters
- Support regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities as needed

Requirements
- Board certified / recognized specialist in Rheumatology (candidates with an Immunology specialization will also be considered, provided their focus is not primarily in vaccines or infectious disease)
- 1-2 years of industry experience in clinical development (pharma, biotech, or CRO)
- Strong understanding of GCP and clinical trial methodology
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate clinical/scientific insight for cross-functional and external audiences
- Fluent English required; additional European languages a plus

What's on Offer
- Opportunity to shape clinical strategy in a high-impact therapeutic area
- Collaborative, cross-functional environment within a growing clinical dev

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