Associate Director Clinical – Science & Medicine needed at Signant Health
Job title : Associate Director Clinical – Science & Medicine
Job Location : South Africa,
Deadline : December 24, 2025
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What You’ll Do
In this influential, outward-facing scientific leadership role, you will:
- Accelerate business development by partnering with Sales to design and execute high-impact scientific strategies that improve win rates and secure new opportunities.
- Shape strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives, contributing to key corporate projects that define Signant’s scientific direction.
- Drive thought leadership through scientific publications, presentations, industry collaborations, and external engagement—strengthening Signant’s visibility and reputation globally.
- Support client engagements by collaborating with business development, marketing, and commercial teams on strategic scientific communications.
- Ensure scientific and clinical rigor as a subject matter expert across study design, execution, and interpretation, providing guidance on complex scientific matters.
- Represent Signant Health at conferences, investigator meetings, industry events, and in external scientific forums.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Product Development, and Regulatory Affairs to align scientific strategy with business goals.
- Monitor scientific and competitive trends to inform corporate strategic priorities and maintain our leadership in CNS-focused research.
Decision-Making & Influence
As Associate Director, you will contribute to:
- High-level scientific strategy aligned to corporate objectives
- Cross-functional decision-making that drives organizational excellence
- Scientific vision, direction, and priorities of the Science & Medicine department
- Building relationships with global scientific leaders, investigators, and KOLs
- Driving innovation and transformative scientific thinking across Signant
What You Bring
Essential Qualifications
- MD, PhD, MA, PharmD, or advanced degree in a relevant scientific/medical field
- Extensive experience in clinical research, pharma, biotech, or healthcare
- Solid experience in senior scientific or clinical leadership roles
- Extensive track record of scientific achievements and peer-reviewed publications
- Proven ability to design and execute comprehensive scientific strategies
- Advanced leadership capabilities with experience building high-performing teams
- Strong communication and executive-level presentation skills
- Strategic, visionary mindset with strong business acumen
- Demonstrated commitment to innovation, scientific rigor, and ethical standards
Desirable Experience
- Background in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, ALS, stroke, or other CNS/neurology indications
- Experience across multiple therapeutic areas (CNS, oncology, neurology, rare disease)
- Familiarity with digital health technologies, AI-driven methodologies, or modern clinical research innovation
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