Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1700 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location. 
 

Your main tasks and responsibilities
 

• Lead the development of global clinical strategies across all phases of clinical development
• Develop integrated, patient-centric clinical development plans aligned with scientific, regulatory and business objectives
• Provide strategic oversight for study concepts, clinical protocols and key development deliverables
• Drive innovative clinical development approaches, including novel trial designs and real-world evidence generation
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs to support global regulatory strategies and health authority interactions
• Collaborate across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs and Business Unit functions to ensure successful program execution
• Build strong relationships with external experts, investigators, key opinion leaders and regulatory authorities

Your expertise and ideal skill set
 

• Completed degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or another relevant scientific discipline (MD, PharmD or PhD preferred)
• Experience in pharmaceutical or CRO clinical development, including a minimum of 10 years in clinical research
• Strong expertise in protocol development, clinical study design, clinical study reports and clinical development planning
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory interactions, including FDA Type B/C meetings, EMA/FDA Scientific Advice, IND/CTA and NDA/BLA/MAA submissions
• Strong scientific, analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to evaluate opportunities, risks and development scenarios
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior internal and external partners
• Fluent in English; additional languages are beneficial
• Excellent organizational skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple strategic priorities
• Willingness to travel internationally as required
   

Your department - where you make an impact  
 

• Within Global Clinical Research & Development, the Clinical Strategy team shapes the clinical development of innovative therapies from early development through registration and lifecycle management. We work closely with cross-functional partners worldwide to develop evidence-based strategies that ultimately improve patient outcomes and bring innovative therapies to patients around the globe

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy 
• Training & further education 
• Health promotion 
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections  
• Company and team events 
  
  

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4.355,55 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.  

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.  

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person. 

Mrs. Johanna Proksch, MA

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H. 

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien 

T: +43 (1) 610 32 - 4299

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