Medical Director (Dermatologist within Research & Early Development)

Application deadline:  
Location: Ballerup 2750, , Denmark 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 1984 

Are you a passionate and experienced medical professional with a strong background in dermatology? LEO Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with skin conditions, is seeking a Medical Director to join our Translational Sciences team in Ballerup, Denmark. 

In this role, you will take part in designing early phase clinical trials, provide medical input and impacting pipeline projects, strategic directions and new innovation activities. If you are a curious and outgoing individual who wants to development new medicines that make a difference for patients, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At LEO Pharma, we share a “challenge accepted” mindset, we look for people who thrive in unchartered territory, capable of handling versatile roles and willing to shape the LEO Pharma of tomorrow, with the aim to make a difference for patients suffering from dermatological diseases and leaving a valuable legacy behind.

Your role 

As a Medical Director within Translational Sciences, your overall objective will be to take on the role as Medical Lead within early development projects (up to Phase 2a), shape the clinical trials and strategy within projects, as well as provide medical dermatology input to disease strategy and insourcing of new projects. 

More in detail, your main tasks will include:

•    Design and shape clinical development plans within projects and participate in interactions with regulatory authorities
•    Design and act as medical expert on early phase clinical trials  (Ph1 & Ph2A) as well as for explorative clinical trials/studies to obtain disease understanding
•    Interact with Key Opinion Leaders within dermatology and proactively participate in ideation and evaluation of new innovation opportunities
•    Engage in cross-functional activities and impact disease strategy, indication selection and asset differentiation strategies within LEO Pharma

Your qualifications 

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications: 

•    Medical degree with specialization within dermatology, preferably with a PhD or equivalent
•    Recent experience in treating dermatology patients
•    Track record of research activities, strong interest in science and understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms within dermatological indications
•    Experience in clinical trials and pharmaceutical drug development is considered a plus

We are looking for a curious, outgoing, and energetic individual who strives for impact. You are a team player and you see nurturing a network and fostering cooperation across disciplines as a natural part of your work style. You are able to maintain overview and handle multiple ongoing activities while still keeping track of important details.

Your new team 

You will join a department with 12 skilled and dedicated scientists and medical doctors working with a broad range of tasks across all LEO Pharma discovery and development projects. We are located within the newly set Research and Early Development area, and you can look forward to being part of a broader team that shares your professional passion and where engaging in scientific discussions is an important part of our working day. We believe that work can also be fun, and we treasure a creative, open and collaborative working environment.

Contact and application 

For additional information, please contact Christine Brender Read, Director Translational Sciences, +45 31562397.
You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.