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We are looking for a Clinical Directorto join our dynamic Adalvo team. This position offers an opportunity to well-suited candidates to join a growing, fast paced energetic environment and culture.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Clinical Director plays a strategic and hands-on leadership role within Adalvo’s Clinical Operations & Development (COD) function, with direct responsibility for the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical studies. This position ensures that all clinical activities meet regulatory requirements, adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and align with Adalvo’s business goals. The Clinical Director will lead clinical strategy development, oversee clinical project managers (CPMs), manage vendor relationships, and drive excellence in clinical trial execution.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The position will report directly to our Deputy CEO & SVP, Strategic Scientific Affairs

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities of this role include the following:

Leadership & Team Development

Assign Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) to each study managed by the COD team in India.
Ensure all team members receive induction and ongoing training in GCP, SOPs, and relevant clinical practices
Develop and implement training plans for new and existing employees tailored to their roles and responsibilities.
Foster a multiskilled, high-performing clinical team through structured training and mentorship.
Organize annual development kick-off meetings in collaboration with Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Quality teams.

Clinical Strategy & Execution

Collaborate with Portfolio, Regulatory, and R&D functions to define clinical requirements, strategies, and feasibility plans.
Oversee the end-to-end execution of a variety of clinical studies, including bioequivalence, pharmacokinetics, patient-based studies, and in-vitro assessments.
Establish and execute the overall clinical development plan once assigned by management.
Lead protocol development, study execution, and ensure alignment with submission plans and regulatory requirements.

Operational Oversight

Manage internal resource planning, including back-up and cross-functional support.
Ensure clinical studies are properly resourced, on-budget, and delivered on time to the highest quality standards.
Lead IMP (Investigational Medicinal Product) management, including packaging, labelling, recall activities, and CAPAs.

Vendor & CRO Management

Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with CROs and other external vendors.
Lead the negotiation and execution of CDAs, MSAs, supplier and service agreements.
Oversee CRO qualification/requalification processes in coordination with Clinical Quality.

Compliance & Quality

Ensure all clinical activities comply with GCP, GPvP, and Adalvo’s internal SOPs.
Confirm that safety reporting processes are defined and documented prior to subject screening.
Investigate and manage suspected scientific misconduct and recommend appropriate actions, including CAPA or study termination.

Monitoring & Reporting

Supervise the performance of CPMs to ensure compliance with clinical plans, study timelines, and regulatory documentation standards.
Review clinical documentation, expert reports, study protocols, and registration modules.
Oversee the proper setup and maintenance of Trial Master Files (TMF), ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal expectations.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Quality teams to align on study-related contracts and documentation.
Support regulatory submissions with relevant clinical data and documentation as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in scientific advice and justification preparation for study initiation.
Review comparative dissolution profile (CDP) data and batch selection criteria with R&D.
Travel as required to support global clinical operations and study oversight.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field (PhD/MD preferred).
Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and global clinical regulatory requirements.
Proven experience in managing international clinical trials and CRO/vendor oversight.
Exceptional project management, leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Business Focus
Drive for Results
Building Team Spirit
Customer Service
Embracing Change
Quality

Why join us?

🎯 Exciting Challenges: Every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow.

🎯 Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of collaboration, where your ideas are valued, and your voice is heard.

🎯Career Development: We're committed to helping you reach your full potential through ongoing training and development opportunities.

🎯Recognizing Excellence: We recognize and appreciate hard work and dedication by offering competitive compensation packages and employee rewards programs that acknowledge contributions and achievements.

🎯Fun and Inclusive Culture: We believe in celebrating our successes and building strong connections within our team.

Ready to Ignite Your Passion?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a business committed to consistently deliver high-quality products and services, then we want to hear from you! Send us your resume today!

Please be informed that only selected candidates will be contacted.

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