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Associate Director Clinical - Science & Medicine

Associate Director Clinical - Science & Medicine

Signant HealthZA
13 hours ago
Job description

Job title : Associate Director Clinical - Science & Medicine

Job Location : South Africa,

Deadline : October 30, 2025

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  • The Associate Director, Clinical supports strategic initiatives within the Science and Medicine department and DHS group, contributing to the alignment of scientific activities with business objectives and corporate growth strategies. The Associate Director is responsible for supporting the Science and Medicine leadership team in implementing scientific initiatives and key departmental projects. The Associate Director contributes to thought leadership, ensures scientific quality, and represents the company as a scientific expert in selected forums.

As part of our team, your main responsibilities will be :

  • Support strategic initiatives for the Science and Medicine department and DHS group, contributing to the alignment of scientific activities with business objectives and corporate goals. Play a critical role in accelerating business development by collaborating closely with the Sales team to define and execute high-impact strategies that increase win rates and secure new opportunities.
  • Manage and develop junior clinical scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
  • Support the Director and leadership team by contributing to departmental planning, cross-functional initiatives, and key projects.
  • Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including scientific publications, presentations, and external collaborations to enhance the company's scientific reputation.
  • Work with business development, marketing, and commercial teams to support partnerships, client engagements, and scientific communications.
  • Ensure scientific and clinical quality in project execution and interpretation, providing guidance on clinical and scientific issues and provide review of methodologies and deliverables.
  • Represent the company at selected Investigator’s meetings, scientific conferences, industry meetings, and with stakeholders, serving as a scientific expert.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Product Development, and Regulatory Affairs, to implement clinical and scientific activities aligned with business goals.
  • Monitor scientific trends, industry developments, and competitive activities to inform departmental priorities and support the company's scientific position.
  • Support strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards while maintaining scientific integrity across projects.
  • Decision making and influence :
  • Exercises sound decision-making on scientific implementation and prioritization to balance scientific quality with business objectives
  • Influences project teams by effectively communicating scientific concepts and their business implications
  • Provides reliable scientific guidance that informs departmental initiatives and project direction
  • Contributes to innovation through evaluation of relevant technologies, methodologies, and therapeutic approaches
  • Develops relationships with scientific peers, academic institutions, and industry partners to support company's scientific initiatives
  • You’ll need to bring :

    Essential :

  • MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific or medical field.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical industry, or healthcare.
  • At least 3 years in a scientific or clinical management role.
  • Demonstrated record of scientific contributions and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Solid understanding of clinical research methodologies and industry practices.
  • Developing leadership abilities with experience managing scientific professionals.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Analytical thinking and developing business awareness.
  • Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to scientific integrity and ethical standards.
  • Desirable :

  • Experience in therapeutic areas aligned with company's focus (e.g., CNS, oncology, neurology, rare diseases)
  • Experience with digital health technologies, AI applications in clinical research, or innovative research methodologies
  • Experience in cross-functional project leadership
  • Background in clinical development or medical affairs
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in clinical research
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