Key Responsibilities 

• Focused in Neuroscience, with Neuromuscular experience if strongly preferred, but we would be open to experience in neuro-degeneration, muscular disorders and neuroinflammation. 

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic medical input across assigned global clinical development programs 

• Lead development of clinical sections for regulatory submissions, briefing documents, and investigator materials 

• Drive execution of clinical programs in partnership with trial leaders and cross-functional global teams 

• Oversee trial data review, interpretation, and reporting including clinical study reports and publications 

• Support benefit-risk assessment and safety monitoring in collaboration with patient safety teams 

• Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and advisory boards 

• Contribute to clinical strategy, standards development, and global initiatives across the development function 

 
Essential Requirements 

• 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 

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