Clinical Development Director – Renal

Thepharmadaily LLP; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Clinical Development Director – Renal to guide clinical and translational programs. The candidate will drive renal clinical development strategies and collaborate with various teams to execute comprehensive plans. The role requires a PhD, PharmD, or MD, with substantial experience in clinical research, particularly in nephrology. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Flexible working options

Comprehensive healthcare

Learning and development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in clinical research and development, ideally in nephrology or renal disease.
• Strong knowledge of renal disease research priorities and clinical practice trends.
• Experience with global regulatory agencies and managing multinational clinical trials.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and scientific leadership for renal translational and clinical development programs.
• Define clinical development pillars including pharmacology, mechanism of action, and efficacy endpoints.
• Design clinical development plans, study protocols, and clinical study reports.

Skills

Causality Assessment

Clinical SAS Programming

Communication Skills

CPC Certified

GCP guidelines

ICD-10 CM Codes

CPT-Codes

HCPCS Codes

ICH guidelines

ICSR Case Processing

Interpersonal Skill

Labelling Assessment

MedDRA Coding

Medical Billing

Medical Coding

Medical Terminology

Narrative Writing

Research & Development

Technical Skill

Triage of ICaRs

WHO DD Coding

Education

PhD, PharmD, or equivalent

MD with relevant specialty training

Job description

Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICaRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Development Director – Renal

Location: Multiple (Stevenage, UK; London, UK; Boston, MA, USA; Collegeville, PA, USA)
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Medical & Clinical
Job ID: 427117

About the Role

GSK is seeking an experienced and strategic Clinical Development Director – Renal to lead clinical and translational programs within the Early Pipeline Unit (EPU) of the Respiratory, Immunology, and Inflammation Research Unit (RIIRU). This role focuses on advancing renal clinical development strategies and studies, from early translational research through proof-of-mechanism and proof-of-concept trials.

The successful candidate will collaborate across functional teams, including Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Translational Science, and Clinical Operations, to design and execute comprehensive clinical development plans that accelerate patient access to innovative therapies.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical and scientific leadership for renal translational and clinical development programs.

Align translational and clinical study plans with project strategies to ensure effective execution of Clinical Development Plans (CDPs).

Define clinical development pillars, including pharmacology, mechanism of action, and efficacy endpoints.

Generate and interpret data to evaluate medicine efficacy, safety, differentiation, and patient value.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Biology, Translational, Commercial, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Access, Medical Affairs, and Statistics teams.

Design clinical development plans, study protocols, amendments, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports.

Support regulatory interactions, including submissions, briefing documents, and responses to regulatory authorities.

Provide medical monitoring and oversight of study participant safety in coordination with Pharmacovigilance teams.

Serve as a clinical lead and primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and key opinion leaders.

Stay updated on renal research advancements, clinical trial methodologies, and competitive landscape to inform program strategy.

Contribute to organizational initiatives and strategic planning within the EPU.

Required Experience & Qualifications

PhD, PharmD, or equivalent with 1–3 years of postgraduate experience, or MD with relevant specialty training.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in clinical research and development, ideally in nephrology or renal disease.

Strong knowledge of renal disease research priorities, public health needs, competitor landscape, and clinical practice trends.

Experience working with global regulatory agencies and managing multinational clinical trials.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ethical guidelines for clinical research.

Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, matrixed teams and influence clinical development strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

Medical degree with board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.

Experience contributing to regulatory submissions (NDA, BLA, or MAA) is preferred.

Demonstrated leadership in early clinical development programs or proof-of-concept studies.

Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus.

Flexible working options for most roles.

Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing programs.

Learning, development, and career progression opportunities.

Employee recognition programs.

Why GSK?

At GSK, we unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our mission is to improve the health of billions globally through innovative therapies and vaccines. We foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and ambition, enabling employees to thrive while making a meaningful global impact.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring all qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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