Senior Director, Clinical Excellence AIR - Bronchiectasis & Non-obstructive Lung Diseases

Senior Director, Clinical Excellence AIR - Bronchiectasis & Non-obstructive Lung Diseases

Department: Global Clinical Development

Business Area: R&D, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs

Job Type: Direct Employee

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Europe, IT

Purpose

An accomplished clinical development leader responsible for shaping and executing the global clinical development strategy across assigned core respiratory indications. They will oversee a high‑performing team of physician‑scientists and cultivate an inclusive, high‑impact team culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

This role will provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for a portfolio of early‑to‑late stage development programs and lead a team of Clinical Development physicians and Clinical Program Leaders in delivering high‑quality, globally aligned clinical trials with strong regulatory, commercial, and patient impact.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and drive the clinical development strategy for Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Diseases in alignment with R&D and commercial objectives.
• Serve as the senior clinical representative in global cross‑functional governance for asset development and prioritization.
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and competitive landscapes within respiratory medicine.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Clinical Development professionals including physicians and clinical program leaders across multiple geographies.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans to grow individual and team capabilities.
• Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and high performance, emphasizing collaboration, and accountability.
• Drive operational excellence through consistent coaching, strategic resource planning, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Actively participate in departmental and broader talent development, succession planning, and leadership forums.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership across all phases of clinical trials.
• Ensure optimal study designs, endpoints, and execution strategies to support regulatory approval, market access, and product differentiation.
• Contribute to health authority briefing documents and major regulatory submissions.

Experience Required

• Minimum 8‑10 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D with substantial clinical development leadership roles with matrix or direct line management.
• Significant experience and track record in designing and executing comprehensive clinical development plans.
• Demonstrated success in driving programs from early development through to regulatory submission and approval.
• Experienced in leading global clinical teams and working within matrixed, cross‑functional environments.

Education

MD required; board certification in pulmonology or a relevant therapeutic area is preferred.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English.

Technical Skills

• Ability to probe and interrogate data to optimize understanding of complex clinical, scientific, and business‑related aspects.
• Strong leadership presence, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
• Strong analytical skills, clinical acumen, and the ability to translate science into strategic business implications.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and resources concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail and responding to rapidly changing priorities.

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast‑growing, challenging and friendly environment.

We believe our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in continuous training, learning and development, constantly promoting and satisfying development needs while paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and collective well‑being.

We want our people to come to work happy every day and support a work‑life balance. We offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people‑care services.