Vice President of Clinical Development

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Development to take full ownership of the European clinical development strategy. This includes the optimization of trial design, proactive risk management, and providing end-to-end medical and clinical leadership to ensure scientific rigor, quality, and compliance across the entire lifecycle of European clinical programs. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading and managing direct interactions with European regulatory authorities, building and maintaining strong partnerships with various stakeholders, and monitoring and steering the timelines, quality, and budgets of European clinical projects. A key aspect of the role is to act as a central integrator across functions and regions, resolving complex cross-organizational issues, and to build, lead, and develop a high-performing European clinical organization. Applicants for the Vice President of Clinical Development position at the company should hold an MD or PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or a related field, with an EU or Swiss medical license being a strong advantage. The role requires solid experience in pharmaceutical companies or CROs, particularly in European clinical development, and a proven track record of leading innovative drug programs through EMA registration and approval. Deep expertise in EMA regulatory processes, requirements, and guidelines is essential, as is the ability to operate in complex international matrix organizations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills, and must be fluent in both English and Chinese.