Clinical Development Manager

Medical Director, Clinical Development (Global Clinical Lead)

ARTO are partnered with a global Pharmaceutical company, who are committed to the growth of their portoflio within the Medical Dermatology space.

This role provides global medical and scientific leadership for a late-phase clinical development program. The Medical Director (Clinical Lead) will own clinical strategy and execution across Phase II–III studies, acting as the accountable clinical lead within a cross-functional global team and supporting progression toward registration.

Provide global medical and scientific leadership for a late-phase (Phase II–III) clinical development program, ensuring delivery against quality, timelines, and strategic objectives.

Define and drive the clinical development strategy, including Target Product Profile (TPP), study concepts, and alignment with regulatory and commercial goals.

Serve as the clinical lead within global, cross-functional project teams, partnering closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Biometrics, and Medical Affairs.

Act as the medical accountable lead for late-phase clinical studies, including protocol development, data review and interpretation, and ongoing benefit–risk evaluation.

• MD required, with board certification or equivalent clinical training;

Approximately 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology clinical development

with exposure to late-phase programs.

Demonstrated experience contributing at

program level

within Clinical Development, beyond single-study execution.

Strong understanding of

late-phase trial design, clinical data interpretation, and global regulatory expectations