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Clinical Development Manager - Endocrinology

ID:  1812
Date of Posting:  Aug 7, 2025
Business Area:  Clinical
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  Hybrid
Location: 

Basel, CH

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Mid-senior

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

To deliver on the R&D Endocrinology Clinical Development targets and goals, in line with company objectives. The role, reporting to the Head of Global Clinical Development, will support the ongoing activities for the endocrinology pipeline's medications. The position is also responsible for driving a cohesive Recordati policy. Additionally, the role includes the supervision of up to two MDs in clinical development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the medical lead for 2 to 6 assigned clinical development studies in the endocrinology treatment area.
  • Assist in the development and execution of the clinical strategy.
  • Develop an endorsed Integrated Development Plan (IDP) in line with the Target Product Profile (TPP).
  • Contribute to the creation of clinical components for key documents such as Clinical Trial Protocols, Investigator's Brochures, and Clinical Study Reports.
  • Act as the medical expert to support registration, market access, commercialization, and the maintenance of product licenses.
  • Ensure continuous evaluation of the drug safety profile in collaboration with Pharmacovigilance.
  • Support the Business Development department in assessing growth opportunities in endocrinology.
  • As the medical expert, support interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders) and internal stakeholders.
  • Support the publication and clinical communication strategy.
  • Ensure the organization meets industry, regulatory, and Recordati quality standards.
  • Ensure good employee working satisfaction and adherence to Recordati policies.
  • Ensure the career development of direct reports through performance management, talent review, and succession planning.

Required Education

  • A medical doctor with a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate medical education.
  • Prior specialization or experience in Endocrinology is preferred

Required Skills and Experience

  • A minimum of 7 years of clinical development expertise is required.
  • Experience in the management of multi-country projects or studies.
  • Thought leader (KOL) management.
  • 3rd party vendor management.

Technical Competencies

  • Data generation, communication, and medical education.
  • Critical analysis of complex clinical data.
  • Development of robust, experience-based solutions.

Required Behaviours and Competencies

  • Ethical Leadership and Integrity: Champion the highest standards of ethics and transparency, fostering a culture of trust and accountability within the team.
  • Collaborative Influence: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams by promoting open communication and shared problem-solving to overcome clinical development challenges and achieve strategic goals.
  • Strategic & Operational Acumen: Possess the strategic foresight to define clear objectives, effectively plan activities, and adapt with agility to evolving clinical and regulatory landscapes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Excel in communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and regulatory authorities, to build and sustain valuable professional relationships.
  • Patient and Business Focus: Maintain an unwavering focus on patient needs while skillfully balancing this priority with the long-term success of the business and the well-being of the team.

Required Languages

Fluent in English

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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