Associate Director, Clinical Development - Aesthetics

Job Description

The Associate Director, Clinical Development will have global or regional responsibilities and may fulfil the roles of Integrated Evidence Strategy Team (IEST) lead, Clinical Program Lead and Clinical Science Lead and Clinical Scientist.

The Associate Director, Clinical Development should expect to be asked to participate in internal process improvement activities within R&D and Clinical Development, as well as mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.

The position may be based in Branchburg, NJ (preferred) or Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities :

As the IEST Lead, be responsible and accountable for the leadership and results of a project’s cross functional IEST. The IEST lead leads the team throughout the development process as outlined in the Growth Product Flow model, including Life-cycle management.

The CTL fosters an atmosphere of collaboration, mutual respect, transparent communication, and data driven analyses according to the highest scientific standards and a focus on efficient and timely solutions.

He / she leads the development of the Global Development Strategy, in collaboration with the IEST and other applicable functional and regional input.

Once completed, the IEST lead will lead the execution of the agreed Global Development Strategy and is responsible for :

Ensuring alignment between the Governance Board, IEST and deliverable Sub-teams

Developing the project milestones with the IEST and seeking endorsement from the Governance Board on the Global Development Strategy, Stage Gates and other decisions requiring Governance Board endorsement

Guiding the project through the defined Stage Gates

Analyzing, managing project risks and proposing solutions for risk mitigation

Resolving project / functional conflicts

Managing, together with the Project Manager, the project budget and timelines

With the Project Manager and core project team members from Commercial, managing the valuation of the project.

Communicating any potential risks to the Governance Board co-chairs and any relevant line functions in a timely manner

If applicable, managing external partnerships and ensuring alignment and preparation for Joint Development Committee (JDC) meetings.

As the Clinical Program Lead, be responsible and accountable for the development, implementation, and delivery of the global clinical development strategy for a given project within time, budget and with high quality.

This will entail leading the development of the Clinical Development Plan in collaboration with the Clinical Science Lead and members of the Clinical Team and ensuring alignment with the agreed Global Development Strategy.

Once completed, the CPL leads the execution of the agreed Clinical Development Plan and is responsible for :

Ensuring alignment between the IEST, and Clinical Trial Team(s)

Developing the proposed clinical milestones with the Clinical Trial team

Working towards the achievement of defined project stage gates and milestones

Overseeing all clinical development activities in collaboration with the IEST and Clinical

Trial Team(s)

Managing the project-related clinical development budget with the Clinical Trial Team and Project Manager

Ensuring that decisions made by the Clinical trial team have functional backing Communicating project progress to their line function managers.

Communicating to the IEST Lead, IEST and relevant functions any potential issues or risks (e.g., changes or significant risks to the Clinical Development Plan, new safety concerns) upon identification in a timely manner.

Providing Clinical Development oversight on clinical development aspects for ongoing clinical trials

The Clinical Science Lead, be responsible and accountable for the scientific validity and integrity of the Clinical Development Plan and all clinical content, including, but not limited to protocols, IBs / IDFUs, clinical data reviews, CSRs, regulatory submissions, and publications associated with the clinical trials.

You will participate in the development of the Clinical Development Plan by contributing the scientific / clinical expertise for the strategy.

Once completed, the CSL is responsible for and leads the scientific / clinical aspects of the execution of the defined Clinical Development Plan and is responsible for :

Acting as a key contact for the IEST, and Clinical Trial Team(s) regarding the scientific / clinical development aspects of a project.

Providing scientific / clinical oversight for the clinical trial in collaboration with the Clinical Sub-team members.

Ensuring the review of clinical data, including protocol deviations.

Interpreting and communicating, with the CPL, clinical trial results.

Collaborating with the CPL, and functional representatives in the development of clinical trial, regulatory and other scientific documents (e.

g., Regulatory documents, presentations at congresses and publications).

As the Clinical Scientist, be responsible and accountable for the scientific / clinical implementation of the Clinical Development Plan at the Clinical Trial Team level.

The position supports the Clinical Project Lead and Clinical Science Lead in the development of the Clinical Development Plan and associated clinical trial content (e.

g., protocols, IBs / IDFUs, CRFs, CSRs, regulatory submissions and publications) by contributing to scientific / clinical information aligned with the strategy.

The position is the key Clinical Development contact for the Clinical Trial Team and is responsible for :

Representing Clinical Development as a core team member on the Clinical Trial Team

Providing a clinical review of study-specific documentation and training materials.

Writing of clinical study reports and specifically the clinical portions of regulatory submissions

Performing clinical data reviews

Assessing reported protocol deviations

Ensuring resolution of identified issues during clinical data and protocol deviation reviews cross-functionally and with Investigational sites in collaboration with the Clinical Trial Team.