Clinical Development | Life Sciences | Contract/Permanent (Europe)
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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 development team
Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience
About Planet Pharma:
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides integral staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. xqbhyrx
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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