Director of Clinical Operations and Development
Posted 2 days 8 hours ago by Planet Pharma
Location - Flemish region, Belgium
Full time - Permanent role
Ready to Shape the Future of Clinical Development?
My client are a global, science-driven biotech with a patient-first mission and a culture built on humility, innovation, and co-creation. Their teams are united by the belief that bold ideas-grounded in rigorous science-can lead to life-changing therapies. As they expand their pipeline and enter pivotal stages of development, they are now looking for a Clinical Operations Development Lead to help shape the future of therapeutic advancement.
What You'll Do
As a senior strategic leader, you will:
- Serve as the operational cornerstone for an entire therapeutic indication or asset
- Lead global clinical development strategies and trial execution across all phases (I-III and beyond)
- Collaborate with MDs, scientific leaders, and cross-functional teams to craft and deliver Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) and Target Product Profiles (TPPs)
- Be the key decision-maker on timelines, budgets, CRO oversight, risk mitigation, and cross-regional trial execution (USA, EMEA, LATAM, JAPAC)
- Inspire and develop a high-performing team of CTLs and CTMs-coaching, onboarding, and guiding them through complexity
What You Bring
- 8+ years of experience in global clinical development (sponsor-side only), including strong line management experience (at least 5+ years)
- Experience leading programs through full lifecycle: IND, global submissions, approvals, and post-marketing studies
- Strategic leadership within rare disease or immunology is a plus
- A collaborative mindset-co-creation and people empowerment are part of your DNA
- Long-tenure professional history, with proven growth and promotions in small-to-mid biotech companies
Why This Role?
This isn't just another leadership job. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role in a biotech company where innovation is driven by shared purpose and scientific rigor. You'll be at the heart of a team that turns bold science into real-world change-for patients who need it most.
If you thrive in complexity, lead with vision, and want to make your mark on transformative clinical programs, let's connect.
Reach out directly or apply below. Your next chapter starts here.
Tshering Sherpa