Medical Director for Global Clinical Development

Field of work: Regulatory & Medical

Posting Date: 3 May 2024

Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 2098

Would you like to work with clinical dermatology projects and be part of developing new therapies? This is an opportunity to utilize your competencies and provide medical and strategic input for clinical drug development and make a difference for patients worldwide.

Join LEO Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients and contribute to groundbreaking clinical development projects. We have made significant investments within R&D and in the last years developed new systemic and innovative medicines for patients with unmet medical needs. We have a good pipeline and a lot of interesting projects in various stages of development.

You will be part of one of our two medical departments, that combined has around 20 Medical Doctors employed. We are part of the Global Clinical Development, which has around 120 colleagues all working with clinical development to help advance our drug development projects. We are obligated to bring innovative treatments to patients with dermatological conditions.

Our environment is founded on trust and respect, and we believe that people who thrive achieve the greatest results. A good work-life balance and focus on development opportunities are important components to this. We know that we can only succeed as a team and for the same reason we have an on-going focus on teamwork and collaboration.

Your role
You will work in cross-functional teams together with colleagues from other areas working on clinical development project within medical dermatology. As a Medical Expert, you will play a crucial role in providing medical and strategic input.

Your main objectives will be to:

• Advance our drug development projects together with your team and identify solutions to the various challenges that arise along the way.
• Responsible for the medical input to clinical trials from the very beginning, through the design, conduct and reporting of the trials. This involves working on trial outlines and protocols, trial reports, regulatory documents, investigator’s brochures and publications.
• Shape the strategic development of our drug development projects by driving the medical and scientific content of the Clinical Development Plan.
• Assist our area develop further by updating our processes and ways of working.
• Represent LEO Pharma in interactions with external stakeholders, including investigators, therapeutic experts, and regulatory authorities.

You will be situated at LEO Pharma HQ in Ballerup, Greater Copenhagen and related to your role there will be approximately 10 days of travel per year, to meet partners and colleagues, primarily in Europe and the US.

Your qualifications
We have just the role for you if, you thrive as part an entrepreneurial environment dedicated to medical dermatology.

You will be presenting results and recommendations, therefore having the competencies to communicate and formulate to other parties is key in this role.

Requirements to the position:

• A Medical degree (MD) combined with experience from the pharmaceutical industry.
• Clinical research experience, for example from a PhD.
• Experience within clinical drug development (either from sponsor or as an investigator).
• Knowledge/experience within the field of medical dermatology or within the anti-inflammatory space.

Shape the LEO Pharma of tomorrow
At LEO Pharma, our mission transcends the conventional. We're on an ambitious path to become the leaders in medical dermatology worldwide. We share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviors of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

We will be processing applications on a continuous basis, so apply via the online portal as soon as possible.

We hope to hear from you!

Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at

LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.

Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today!