Global Project Leader, Veterinary Biologics (R&D), London

Our client, an expanding Animal Health organisation is seeking applications from experienced R&D professionals to play a lead a role in their global Vaccines group. With previous experience in R&D (vaccines) you will be a major contributor to innovation surrounding their poultry and Swine portfolio. From early to late stage development, you will design concepts and lead projects right up to scale up phase. This role can be based anywhere in the world- home working available. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, design and execution of full development programmes for veterinary biologicals and will: • Lead new projects by forming teams with clear objectives, deliverables, timelines and budgets • Partner with relevant functions to establish ambitious but technically realistic target product profiles • Provide technical leadership for the design and execution of pre-clinical and clinical studies (e.g., In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy, Duration of Immunity, Target Animal Safety) in accordance with current scientific and regulatory guidelines, interpretation of study results and study report write-up. • Select and effectively manage contract research organisations (CROs) and external consultants to support the planning and execution of clinical development activities • Manage all supporting activities such as clinical supplies, data entry, statistical analyses, quality assurance and external monitors • Provide investigator training and oversee progress at appropriate times during the study • Prepare the clinical sections of the regulatory submissions • Represent the company at meetings with the regulatory authorities and at scientific meetings as appropriate • Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant scientific literature as well as an awareness of emerging infectious diseases of livestock. Experience and Skills • A life sciences degree is required and a post-graduate qualification is highly desirable • Relevant experience in veterinary vaccine development (minimum 3 years) and in the animal health industry (minimum 5 years) • Good knowledge of GCP, GLP and GMP requirements • Clear communication in written and spoken