Global Clinical Director

This search procedure has been closed (19-01-2015).
Field
Management
Salary
Salary undisclosed
Location
Vlaardingen
Employment
Permanent
Headhunter
Derks & Derks

The organisation

The vision of the company is to help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others. Around the world our Foods and Home & Personal care brands are chosen and used by consumers more than 150 million times a day. Worldwide, 173.000 employees in 90 countries are working for this company.

The company is looking for a Global Clinical Director - Food & Refreshment with global responsibility for the scientific claims, clinical studies and publications in Foods & Refreshments.

  • Accountability for global strategy development
  • Global Leadership of the Clinical Programs of the Foods & Refreshment Categories
  • International management role
  • Be part of a company with over 400 brands, used by 2 billion people every day

The position

A key value of the company's R&D is to maintain a high scientific integrity and reputation. The Global Clinical Director –Food & Refreshments (GCD) is responsible for the scientific claims, clinical studies and publications in the Foods & Refreshments Category. The GCD is responsible for a clinical team consisting of approx. 15 FTE based at several locations globally. This role directly reports directly to the VP Clinical R&D.

Tasks & responsibilities

  • The GCD assures the definition of strategically aligned global clinical roadmaps, translating the science into consumer-relevant claims.
  • You will prioritize and allocate global resources against the clinical road map, unblocking and facilitating where necessary to ensure delivery.
  • You will further build and train the high-performing clinical team, supporting current and future needs.
  • You will develop a network of appropriate CRO’s.
  • With regards to all studies, you are accountable for scientific rigor and quality of clinical studies and derived data (including ethics, safety and GCP).
  • You will liaise with key players, both internally and externally, to identify new business opportunities and generate leading edge, consumer relevant claims for the Foods and Refreshment categories.

Candidate profile

  • The Global Clinical Director will preferably be a PhD with nutrition endocrinology/cardiovascular experience
  • At least 5-10 years of experience in clinical study design and execution, preferably in nutrition and health science
  • Knowledge of biometry methods and relationship with dedicated experts in academia
  • Having a network of influence and established renown in high level research institutes, international regulatory bodies, etc.
  • Knowledge of all relevant ethic frame and regulations
  • Motivational team leader, outstanding negotiation and networking capabilities, capable of working in a matrix environment and engaging stakeholders
  • Fluent in English

Interested?

You are requested to apply to this position by using the form below, including your resume and motivation.

An individual assessment may be part of the selection procedure.

This search procedure has been closed (19-01-2015).