Head of Clinical Development CRM

The Position

As the Head of Clinical Development, you will hold full strategic and operational responsibility for clinical development within your therapeutic area - with a strong focus on late-stage development (post-Proof of Concept). You will lead medical and scientific decision-making and define the global strategy for your disease area.

In this key leadership role, you will provide medical and scientific guidance to global, regional, and local stakeholders. You will act as the company’s medical spokesperson for your disease area, both internally and externally, and represent it at senior management levels, including committees such as the OneHP Committee, IU and BU Portfolio Committees, and Executive Committees.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Lead and oversee late-stage clinical development strategy from Proof of Concept through registration, ensuring that study design, endpoints, and execution align with global regulatory expectations, medical needs, and company priorities.
• Drive the design, conduct, and interpretation of pivotal Phase III and life-cycle management trials, ensuring robust scientific integrity, operational excellence, and patient safety.
• Provide strategic input for regulatory interactions (e.g., End-of-Phase II meetings, pre-submission meetings, advisory committees) and lead preparation of key clinical documents, including clinical summaries, and briefing books.
• Evaluate clinical benefit-risk profiles and support product-specific safety and labeling strategies in collaboration with Global Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs.
• Ensure scientific and medical consistency across all studies, publications, and communication materials, representing the medical voice for the therapeutic area at internal and external governance levels.
• Oversee budget, resource planning, and vendor management for late-stage trials, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely delivery of global development milestones.
• Provide clinical leadership for life-cycle management, including new indications, pediatric programs, and evidence generation to support reimbursement and market access.
• Mentor, empower, and develop clinical leaders and scientists, fostering a high-performance culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Medical expertise and certification as an M.D. (board certified or equivalent experience) with specialized knowledge in the respective therapeutic area
• Extensive industry experience in clinical development, paired with a deep understanding of therapeutic area standards, scientific data interpretation, patient safety, and drug development processes across related functions and interfaces
• Demonstrated leadership excellence in managing large-scale, global teams, combined with the ability to oversee budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation
• Strong medical and scientific acumen to ensure benefit-risk balance and provide strategic guidance across clinical development projects
• Proven ability to inspire teams, fostering a culture aligned with "Our Behaviors" to drive collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Exceptional resilience and composure under pressure, enabling effective decision-making and leadership in challenging situations.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, adept at navigating complex international, cross-functional matrix structures and delivering impactful presentations.

Ready to contact us? 

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com