Clinical Research Medical Advisor

Major accountabilities:

• Lead clinical strategy and execution for Development and Research programs/trials.
• Gather clinical/medical/scientific insights to optimize trial implementation.
• Identify and engage qualified investigators with strong recruitment potential.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and maintain high-quality clinical data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Medical Affairs, Patient Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, etc.) to support successful trial execution.
• Provide clinical/medical expertise to support trial feasibility, ethics approvals, and site selection.
• Develop clinical training plans and drive recruitment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, GCP, and internal policies.
• Act as a scientific/clinical/medical expert in interactions with regulatory authorities, medical experts, and patient advocacy groups.
• Support safety monitoring, pharmacovigilance, and risk mitigation in trials.

Minimum Requirements:

• M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred)
• Good clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice
• Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory requirements and policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to clinical trials.
• Ability to manage clinical trials from a medical/scientific perspective
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Agility to work across different therapeutic areas
• Proficiency in English and local language
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including internationally (and possibly to other countries in East Europe)

Nice to have:

• Experience in Immunology (Dermatology, Rheumatology)
• Experience as Clinical Research Medical Advisor

Benefits and Rewards:

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