Global Head of Clinical Development Women's Healthcare Portfolio

Responsibilities

Clinical Strategy & Program Design (Primary Focus)
Define and lead global clinical development strategies for WHC assets.
Design end-to-end clinical programs, including indication sequencing, study design, endpoints, comparators, and evidence generation plans, maintaining close cooperation with Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Safety.
Ensure clinical differentiation and competitive positioning through innovative and fit-for-purpose study designs.
Drive scientific rigor and medical relevance across all development programs.
Lead data analysis and the development of conclusions for Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).
Integrate real-world evidence, patient-centric endpoints, and innovative methodologies into development strategies.

Portfolio & Asset Leadership
Translate asset strategy into robust clinical development plans aligned with portfolio priorities.
Provide critical clinical input into Business Development, licensing, and lifecycle management decisions.
Participate in shaping Target Product Profiles (TPPs) and value propositions for WHC assets.
Represent Clinical Development in governance and investment decision-making forums.
Non-Operational Scope Clarification
Accountable for defining what should be studied and why (clinical strategy and program design), and for ensuring aligned site-selection decisions in partnership with Clinical Operations.

Regulatory & Medical Interface
Partner with Regulatory Affairs to define optimal global registration strategies (FDA, EMA, and other health authorities).
Contribute to regulatory interactions, scientific advice activities, and submission strategies.
Ensure clinical programs meet regulatory expectations and evolving scientific standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration
Work closely with R&D (including Clinical Operations), Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, PV & Safety, Market Access, and Commercial teams.
Ensure alignment between clinical evidence generation and future market access and payer requirements.
Collaborate with Translational and CMC teams to ensure integrated development strategies.

External Scientific Leadership
Engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic partners.
Represent the organization at major scientific congresses, advisory boards, and scientific forums.
Support external innovation initiatives, strategic partnerships, and in-licensing opportunities.

Team Leadership
Lead and develop a team of Clinical Leads, Clinical Scientists, and physicians focused on clinical strategy and program design.
Foster a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Ensure optimal portfolio-level resource prioritization and allocation.

Requirements

Key Qualifications & Experience

• MD required; PhD in Life Sciences is considered an advantage.
• 12-15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical development.
• Strong track record in designing global clinical development programs and strategies that support product differentiation, preferably within Women's Health Care (WHC).
• Demonstrated success in achieving regulatory approvals and establishing differentiated clinical positioning.
• Experience in Women's Healthcare, including fertility, contraception, menopause, and gynecology, as well as oncology.
• Clear understanding of clinical development interfaces across R&D functions, including Clinical Operations (without direct operational responsibility).
• Experience working in global, matrix-based organizations.

Other requirements

Competencies

Leadership and success

What we offer

• Extensive benefits package (cafeteria, stock program, private life insurance)
• Home office opportunity (2 days /week)
• Flexible working hours
• Training and development opportunities
• In-house medical services and Medicover service
• Various sports opportunities (gym, swimming pool, AYCM)
• Challenging, responsible professional work
• Long-term employment
• Innovative and secure workplace