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Global Clinical Development Manager

Sandoz
5+ years
INR 30 LPA – 40 LPA
Hyderabad
1 June 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill

Global Clinical Development Manager

Company: Sandoz
Location: Telangana, India
Function: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full Time | Regular


Job Overview

The Global Clinical Development Manager (GCDM) is responsible for supporting and overseeing global clinical development activities across early and late-stage development programs. The role contributes to clinical development strategy, clinical trial design, protocol development, regulatory interactions, CRO oversight, safety monitoring, quality compliance, and publication planning.

Working closely with Global Program Medical Directors (GPMD), CROs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Safety, and Medical Affairs teams, the GCDM ensures successful execution of clinical development programs while maintaining compliance with global regulatory standards and scientific excellence.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Development Strategy

  • Contribute to the overall clinical development strategy for assigned programs.

  • Support the development and execution of Clinical Development Plans (CDPs).

  • Participate in portfolio discussions and early development planning.

  • Provide scientific and medical expertise for development programs.

Clinical Trial Design & Protocol Development

  • Oversee development of Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, and adaptive clinical study protocols.

  • Ensure study designs align with:

    • Clinical Development Plans

    • Strategic Study Concepts

    • Regulatory Expectations

    • Scientific Best Practices

  • Review and approve protocol-related documentation generated by CROs.

Clinical Trial Oversight

  • Monitor clinical trial conduct and progress through CRO partnerships.

  • Ensure studies are delivered:

    • On Time

    • Within Budget

    • According to Quality Standards

  • Support joint clinical teams and may serve as Chair or Co-Chair when required.

  • Monitor key project milestones and study deliverables.

CRO Management

  • Provide medical and scientific oversight to CRO partners.

  • Review CRO processes, deliverables, and compliance standards.

  • Collaborate closely with CRO medical leads and operational teams.

  • Evaluate CRO performance and identify process improvement opportunities.

Safety & Pharmacovigilance Support

  • Support safety signal detection activities.

  • Collaborate with:

    • Safety Teams

    • Pharmacovigilance Teams

    • Medical Monitors

  • Contribute to preparation and review of:

    • DSURs (Development Safety Update Reports)

    • PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Reports)

    • Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

  • Review safety data and provide medical input when required.

Regulatory Affairs Support

  • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs teams on submission strategies.

  • Support preparation of regulatory documentation.

  • Participate in:

    • Pre-IND Meetings

    • Health Authority Interactions

    • Regulatory Submission Activities

  • Represent the organization as a development expert when required.

Quality & Compliance

  • Collaborate with Clinical Quality Assurance teams.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH Guidelines

    • GCP Standards

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Internal SOPs

  • Review and contribute to development of clinical development SOPs.

  • Conduct gap assessments and review CRO procedures.

Inspection Readiness

  • Support inspection readiness activities.

  • Assist teams in preparing for:

    • Regulatory Inspections

    • Sponsor Audits

    • Quality Reviews

  • Ensure clinical documentation and processes meet regulatory expectations.

Budget & Resource Management

  • Support project budget planning and monitoring.

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Program Leadership on resource management.

  • Monitor project expenditures and timelines.

Medical Affairs & Publications

  • Support publication planning and scientific communication activities.

  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs teams on publication strategies.

  • Oversee clinical trial registry postings and study results disclosures.

  • Support dissemination of scientific findings.

Training & Mentorship

  • Participate in onboarding and training activities.

  • Mentor colleagues and share best practices.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Support development of organizational capabilities.

Due Diligence & Portfolio Support

  • Support due diligence activities for licensing and acquisition opportunities.

  • Provide medical and scientific assessments when required.

  • Contribute to portfolio evaluation and strategic planning.


Qualifications

Education

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine) preferred.

  • Medical specialization relevant to therapeutic area is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MD with Clinical Research Experience.

  • Advanced Medical or Scientific Training.

  • Therapeutic Area Expertise.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • Clinical Development Experience in:

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

    • Biotechnology Industry

    • CRO Environment

  • Experience across:

    • Early Development

    • Late-Stage Development

    • Clinical Trial Management

  • Knowledge of:

    • Clinical Research Methodology

    • Drug Development Process

    • Regulatory Requirements

Preferred Experience

  • CRO Oversight and Vendor Management.

  • Matrix Team Leadership.

  • Safety and Pharmacovigilance Support.

  • Regulatory Submission Support.

  • Global Clinical Development Programs.

  • People Management Experience.