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  <id type="integer">119118</id>
  <reference-id></reference-id>
  <requisition-number>15170</requisition-number>
  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
  <company-url>http://www.fforde-management.com</company-url>
  <employer-url>http://www.fforde-management.com</employer-url>
  <application-email>aura@fforde-management.com</application-email>
  <application-url></application-url>
  <employer-name>Fforde Management Ltd</employer-name>
  <company-name>Fforde Management Ltd</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[Our client, is seeking a Clinical Programme Leader to join their offices based in Switzerland. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:   
•	Accountability for all aspects of assigned Oncology clinical trials including leading Clinical Trial Team(s) (CTT) and responsible for program level activities as assigned
•	Phase I-IV global and local clinical program designed to obtain registration and market access, and to optimize the brand value during the entire life cycle
•	Final approval of clinical documents
•	Safety of the drug, including the safety aspects of patients in clinical studies and signal detection from post-marketing surveillance, with the support from Integrated Medical Safety
•	Delivery of all medical components needed for maintenance of product licenses 
•	Resource planning and management for the clinical program with support from resource managers
•	Accountable for timely execution of clinical deliverables within approved budget
•	Providing clinical leadership in interactions with external stakeholders
•	Accountable for talent and career development of direct reports including performance management

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
•	MD required with advanced knowledge in medical/scientific area required
•	Extensive involvement in drug development spanning clinical activities in Phases II-IV or comparable experience in industry
•	Substantial demonstrated leadership and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical trials or section of clinical programmes in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry
•	Substantial people management experience required
•	Medical/scientific and operational expertise appropriate to the programme
•	Strong management, interpersonal, communication, negotiation and problem solving skills
•	Fluency in English both written and oral

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:  This is one of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and known to be dedicated to best practice in leadership, giving encouragement to innovation and creativity in its employees and offering a work culture of mutual respect, integrity and loyalty.  As a bonus you will be living in a beautiful location in the heart of Europe within driving distance of several countries.  A generous salary and benefits package is available.  

Fforde is acting as a recruitment agency/business. 

To apply please email your CV to: aura@fforde-management.com or speak to our specialist consultant, Aura Rico on +44 (0)20 3008 4421.  Visit our website and see all our job opportunities at www.fforde-management.com        

KEY WORDS:  Clinical Programme Leader, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Brand, MD, Science, Healthcare, Medical, Scientific, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Phase II-IV, Management, Pharmaceutical, Switzerland
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  </description>
  <location>Switzerland</location>
  <title>Clinical Programme Leader</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:36:30 -0500</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/119118-Clinical-Programme-Leader</url>
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