Job Description

Clinical Scientific Development Director (Neurology or Immunology)
600-700 per day (Inside IR35)
18-Month Contract
Remote UK- Must be based and living in the UK
CPL Life Sciences is supporting a global organisation in the search for an experienced Clinical Development Director to provide clinical, scientific, and strategic guidance across a both their major Neurology and Immunology development program. This role plays a central part in shaping clinical strategy, ensuring high-quality data interpretation, and driving delivery across early- and mid-stage clinical trials.
The CDD will contribute to the development and refinement of clinical plans, lead or support the creation of protocol documents, and prepare clinical content for regulatory submissions. A core component of the position involves real-time review of clinical data in close collaboration with medical monitors, data management, and statistical functions to ensure robust data quality and clear clinical insight throughout the life of the study.
Key experience required:

• Strong clinical data review experience, working with medical monitors, data management, and statistics

• Proven background in clinical development, including protocol design and authorship

• Experience across early and late phases of clinical development

• Familiarity with regulatory document preparation and submission processes

• Ability to interpret, analyse, and communicate complex clinical and scientific data

• Experience supporting inspection readiness and QA interactions

• Strong understanding of safety monitoring, signal evaluation, and related documentation

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders

• Established relationships with KOLs, particularly in Neurology (desirable)

• Experience overseeing outsourced studies and collaborating with CROs

If you feel you would be suitable for this Clinical Development Director opportunity, please apply directly here. Alternatively, if you would like more information or wish to make a referral, please contact .

Skills Required