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Associate Director, Clinical – Science

2 weeks ago

South Africa Signant Health Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Signant Health

Location: US, UK, South Africa

Signant Health's Science & Medicine Department is growing—and we're looking for an exceptional Associate Director, Clinical to help shape the future of clinical innovation, scientific strategy, and thought leadership across our global organization. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-impact scientific team driving next-generation solutions in CNS and neurology-focused clinical research.

We strongly welcome candidates with experience in Dementia and neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, ALS, and stroke. Experience in any of these therapeutic areas will be considered a significant advantage.

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

Why Join Us?

At Signant Health, you'll help advance the future of clinical research and directly influence how science, technology, and innovation come together to improve patient outcomes worldwide. You'll collaborate with outstanding scientific and operational leaders in an environment committed to excellence, transparency, and meaningful impact. #LI-AS1