Medical Researcher Deputy Director (Specialist Medical Doctor) - Pharmaceutical Company (Gauteng)
Glasshouse Recruiting
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Clinical Trial Leadership
Lead the design and execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring scientific and ethical integrity.
Review and approve study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical development plans.
Medical Oversight
Provide clinical guidance on drug development projects.
Serve as the medical expert in cross-functional project teams.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure adherence to GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH guidelines, SAHPRA regulations.
Support the preparation of clinical sections of regulatory submissions and responses to authorities.
Scientific Innovation
Guide research strategy and medical innovation aligned with therapeutic focus areas.
Evaluate opportunities for new molecules, reformulations, indications.
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with the team of researchers, medical writers, and clinical operations staff.
Foster a high-performance and learning-oriented environment.
Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic institutions.
Represent the company at scientific conferences and advisory boards.
Data Review & Interpretation
Analyse and interpret clinical data for decision-making, publications and presentations
Ensure data integrity, safety reporting, and ethical standards.
Cross-Functional Integration
Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical
Affairs, and Marketing to align research with commercial and regulatory goals
Office based most with business travel where and when required.
Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business requirements.
Own driver’s license and transport.
Education
MBChB / Medical Doctor with Speciality Qualifications
Experience
Experience in clinical research and execution of clinical trails
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage
Prior experience of using AI in research highly advantageous
Skills/Physical Competencies
Strategic thinking and high attention to detail.
Leadership, collaboration, and cross-functional communication.
High ethical standards and commitment to patient safety.
Between 5 - 7 Years
Lead the design and execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring scientific and ethical integrity.
Review and approve study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical development plans.
Medical Oversight
Provide clinical guidance on drug development projects.
Serve as the medical expert in cross-functional project teams.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure adherence to GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH guidelines, SAHPRA regulations.
Support the preparation of clinical sections of regulatory submissions and responses to authorities.
Scientific Innovation
Guide research strategy and medical innovation aligned with therapeutic focus areas.
Evaluate opportunities for new molecules, reformulations, indications.
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with the team of researchers, medical writers, and clinical operations staff.
Foster a high-performance and learning-oriented environment.
Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic institutions.
Represent the company at scientific conferences and advisory boards.
Data Review & Interpretation
Analyse and interpret clinical data for decision-making, publications and presentations
Ensure data integrity, safety reporting, and ethical standards.
Cross-Functional Integration
Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Medical
Affairs, and Marketing to align research with commercial and regulatory goals
Office based most with business travel where and when required.
Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business requirements.
Own driver’s license and transport.
Education
MBChB / Medical Doctor with Speciality Qualifications
Experience
Experience in clinical research and execution of clinical trails
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage
Prior experience of using AI in research highly advantageous
Skills/Physical Competencies
Strategic thinking and high attention to detail.
Leadership, collaboration, and cross-functional communication.
High ethical standards and commitment to patient safety.
Between 5 - 7 Years
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