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Senior Director, Global Clinical Development Lead – Rare Disease (Nephrology)”

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Medical Doctor (MD) or internationally equivalent medical degree
  • 10+ years of combined clinical and drug development experience
  • 3+ years of line-management experience
  • Fluent English, spoken and written

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP)
  • Interpret clinical trial results in context of external data
  • Serve as the clinical development representative in interactions with health authorities
  • Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders and represent Ipsen at various meetings

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Ipsen

Biotechnology

Ipsen is a French leading global mid-size biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Paris, France focusing its efforts where unmet medical needs are greatest. Ipsen develops and commercializes innovative medicines in three key therapeutic areas - Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. We have over 5000 employees worldwide and our medicines are registered in more than 100 countries, with direct commercial presence in over 30 countries. Ipsen has 4 global R&D hubs and 3 pharmaceutical development centers around the world.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryBiotechnology
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Title:

Senior Director, Global Clinical Development Lead – Rare Disease (Nephrology)”

Company:

Ipsen Pharma (SAS)

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

As Global Clinical Development Lead, you will lead the clinical development of Potravitug within Ipsen’s Rare Disease (Nephrology) Therapeutic Area. Working in close partnership with the Global Asset Lead, you will own the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and the clinical strategy within the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). This is a senior, highly visible role for an individual who wants to shape development programs from end-to-end, including registration and launch. You will report to the Vice President, Potravitug Global Asset Lead.


  • Lead the design and delivery of the CDP and the clinical components of the IDP, aligned with the Target Product Profile (TPP).
  • Interpret clinical trial results in the context of external data and the competitive landscape to make fit-for-purpose development recommendations.
  • Serve as the clinical development representative in interactions with health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA).
  • Author or oversee key clinical documents, including synopses, protocols, the Investigator’s Brochure, clinical sections of regulatory submissions, and clinical study reports.
  • Act as the clinical decision-maker for study teams, partnering with Clinical Operations and CRO partners to deliver high-quality studies on time and within budget.
  • Provide medical oversight of ongoing clinical trials to ensure data integrity and sound interpretation, in line with ICH-GCP, applicable regulations and company SOPs.
  • Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders and investigators, and represent Ipsen at investigator meetings, advisory boards and scientific congresses.
  • Contribute to abstracts, publications and presentations arising from Ipsen-sponsored studies.
  • Work across a global matrix with Early Development, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Medical Affairs and Commercial teams.
  • Provide clinical development input to Business Development on in-licensing and partnering opportunities within the Therapeutic Area and contribute to competitive intelligence.

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

    • Medical Doctor (MD) or internationally equivalent medical degree (e.g., MBBS/MBChB).
    • Clinical training and experience in nephrology or transplant nephrology, or a closely related specialty (e.g., internal medicine or critical care) with substantial renal expertise.
    • 10+ years of combined clinical and drug development experience, including significant industry experience (pharma, biotech or CRO) leading renal clinical trials.
    • A proven track record in global late-stage clinical development, ideally including regulatory submissions and registration.
    • 3+ years of line-management experience; industry experience is preferred, but leadership gained in clinical or academic settings will be considered.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority in a global matrix organization.
    • Clear, confident communication with health authorities, external experts and senior leaders.
    • Fluent English, spoken and written.
    • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%
    • Knowledge & Experience (preferred):Board certification in nephrology, transplant nephrology, internal medicine or critical care.Experience in rare diseases.PhD and/or academic appointment (Assistant/Associate Professor or equivalent).A record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.Cross-functional exposure to Medical Affairs or Safety/Pharmacovigilance.Working knowledge of French could be advantageous. 

Location: Remote in Europe or East Coast US

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