Senior Director, Clinical Excellence AIR - Bronchiectasis & Non-obstructive Lung Diseases

Purpose

An accomplished clinical development leader responsible for shaping and executing the global clinical development strategy across assigned core respiratory indications. They will oversee a high-performing team of physician-scientists and cultivate an inclusive, high-impact team culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

This role will provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for a portfolio of early- to late-stage development programs and lead a team of Clinical Development physicians and Clinical Program Leaders in delivering high-quality, globally aligned clinical trials with strong regulatory, commercial, and patient impact.

Main Responsibilities

Therapeutic Area Leadership

•    Define and drive the clinical development strategy for Bronchiectasis, Pulmonary Hypertension and Interstitial Lung Diseases in alignment with R&D and commercial objectives.
•    Serve as the senior clinical representative in global cross-functional governance for asset development and prioritization.
•    Maintain in-depth knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and competitive landscapes within respiratory medicine.

People Leadership & Organizational Management

•    Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Clinical Development professionals including physicians and clinical program leaders across multiple geographies.
•    Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans to grow individual and team capabilities.
•    Foster a culture of trust, empowerment, and high performance, emphasizing collaboration, and accountability
•    Drive operational excellence through consistent coaching, strategic resource planning, and proactive risk mitigation.
•    Actively participate in departmental and broader talent development, succession planning, and leadership forums.

Clinical Program Oversight

•    Provide medical and scientific leadership across all phases of clinical trials.
•    Ensure optimal study designs, endpoints, and execution strategies to support regulatory approval, market access, and product differentiation.
•    Contribute to health authority briefing documents and major regulatory submissions 

Experience Required

•    Minimum 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D with substantial clinical development leadership roles with matrix or direct line management.
•    Significant experience and track record in designing and executing comprehensive clinical development plans 
•    Demonstrated success in driving programs from early development through to regulatory submission and approval
•    Experienced in leading global clinical teams and working within matrixed, cross-functional environments.

Education

MD required; board certification in pulmonology or a relevant therapeutic area is preferred.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English

Technical Skills

•    Ability to probe and interrogate data to optimize understanding of complex clinical and scientific and business-related aspects 
•    Strong leadership presence, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels.
•    Strong analytical skills, clinical acumen, and the ability to translate science into strategic business implications.
•    Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and resources concurrently while maintaining high attention to detail and responding to rapidly changing priorities