Senior Director, Head of Clinical Operations & Medical Science

Join BioArctic and help shape the future of neuroscience drug development!

We are a pioneering biopharma company focused on innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. We are seeking an experienced Senior Director to lead our Clinical Operations & Medical Science team within Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs (CDRA).

As Senior Director, Head of Clinical Operations & Medical Science at BioArctic, you will lead and shape our clinical operations and medical science function, making a significant contribution to our mission of developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. This is an opportunity to provide scientific and operational leadership across clinical development programmes in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. You will ensure the highest standards in clinical drug development including planning, execution, and oversight of clinical trials. You will play a key part in BioArctic’s continued expansion as a world-leading biopharmaceutical company.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Set strategy and oversee all clinical operations at BioArctic

• Provide expert input to clinical development plans and operational activities

• Oversee global clinical trials from planning to close-out, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards

• Develop and mentor a high-performing team, fostering growth and collaboration

• Partner with CROs and study centers to deliver excellence in clinical execution

• Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements

• Leading external collaborations

Your Profile

• MSc in Life Sciences or a medical discipline, PhD is preferrable

• 10+ years in clinical project/study management within global drug development.

• 5+ years in leadership roles with direct reports

• Strong expertise in CNS drug development, in building clinical development programs and global clinical operations

• Experience of sponsor oversight from planning stage to close-out, including CRO management

• Experience from preparing documentation for clinical trials as well as associated regulatory documentation

• Excellent strategic, project management, planning, and communication skills.

• Fluent in English; Swedish is an advantage

• Experiences in rare disease trials, knowledge in pharmacovigilance and data management oversight is advantageous

If you’re ready to make a real difference for patients with high unmet medical needs, apply today and join our mission.

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