Medical Director

Application deadline:  
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 3591 

Are you passionate about driving innovation in clinical development and making a meaningful impact on patient care? LEO Pharma is seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical development projects and provide top-notch medical and scientific expertise. In this key role, you’ll be shaping development plans, collaborating across teams, and ensuring high-quality, impactful outcomes that advance our mission to improve the lives of people with skin diseases.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology.

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years' experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicine.

Your Role:

As a Medical Director, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and executing clinical trials, as well as serving as a subject matter expert in dermatology. You will provide medical and scientific leadership while partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to drive clinical excellence and achieve strategic goals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, and overseeing clinical trials, ensuring they are scientifically robust, ethically sound, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Acting as the subject matter expert in dermatology, staying abreast of scientific literature, treatment guidelines, and the competitive landscape to provide informed medical and scientific advice.
• Partnering with internal teams to offer scientific support, deliver staff training, and maintain deep expertise within the therapeutic area.
• Supporting the preparation of clinical trial protocols, informed consent forms, and regulatory submissions, including participating in key interactions with regulatory authorities (e.g., IND submissions).
• Capturing insights from clinical practice, supporting real-world evidence initiatives, and bringing external perspectives into the organization to shape strategies and development plans.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your medical expertise, leadership, and passion for science together to drive clinical advancements in dermatology and beyond.

Your Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• A master’s degree in medicine (MD) and a scientific degree (PhD or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in clinical trial methodology, GCP (Good Clinical Practice), drug development, regulatory interactions, and clinical trial documentation.
• Knowledge of legal requirements for clinical research and clinical trial execution.
• Excellent scientific writing skills and experience providing medical and scientific guidance.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills across multiple functions and stakeholders.
• Clinical experience in dermatology (preferred but not required).
• Fluency in English.

You are a highly energized and structured professional with a passion for innovation in clinical development. You excel in stakeholder management at all levels of the organization and can communicate clearly and engagingly. Your expertise as a subject matter expert ensures that your contributions consistently drive high-quality outcomes.

Contact and Application

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. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

Your new Team

You will report directly to the Head of Medical Department and work closely with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Real-World Evidence initiatives. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do—you’ll interact with a network of highly skilled professionals who share your commitment to clinical and scientific excellence. Together, we aim to deliver impactful solutions for patients around the globe.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact.  Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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