Clinical Development Services (CDS)
Clinical Development Services is the scientific and operational heart of TFS. CDS teams support clinical programs from First-in-Human studies through late-phase trials, Real-World Evidence, and commercialization.
What sets CDS apart is our therapeutically aligned, fully embedded delivery model. Rather than working in silos, our teams are built around therapeutic areas, with clinical operations, medical, data, regulatory, safety, and quality experts working side by side. This enables faster decision-making, deeper expertise, and a stronger sense of ownership across clinical development activities.
For candidates, CDS offers the chance to work on meaningful studies, collaborate across disciplines, and grow within a structure designed to support both excellence and agility.
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Working here feels energising and purposeful. I’m surrounded by people who genuinely care about doing great work and supporting one another, which makes even the busiest days feel rewarding. There’s room to grow, space to share ideas, and a culture that encourages curiosity and collaboration. It’s the kind of environment where you feel both trusted and inspired to do your best.
Victoria Hornagold
Vice President, Clinical Development Services - Operations
CDS Departments
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Ophthalmology
Our Ophthalmology team works at the forefront of research into diseases that affect vision. From retinal disorders to inflammatory and degenerative eye diseases, teams collaborate closely with investigators and sponsors to deliver trials.
Working in Ophthalmology at TFS means contributing to highly specialized studies, collaborating in a close-knit environment, and developing deep therapeutic expertise in a growing and impactful field.
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Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine is one of the broadest and most diverse therapeutic areas at TFS. Teams support studies across cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, infectious, and autoimmune diseases, often spanning multiple phases of development. This department offers variety, complexity, and scale. It is well suited for professionals who enjoy working across indications, solving operational challenges, and contributing to studies with real-world relevance for large patient populations.
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Neuroscience
The Neuroscience team supports clinical development in complex and highly specialized indications, including neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatry, pain, epilepsy, and rare neurological disorders.
Working in Neuroscience at TFS means being part of a highly experienced, scientifically driven team. You will collaborate closely with medical experts, advisory boards, and global sites, contributing to studies that require precision, innovation, and deep therapeutic understanding.
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Oncology
Oncology teams at TFS support studies across solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, spanning early-phase trials through late-stage and post-approval research. This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment characterized by complex protocols, accelerated timelines, and evolving standards of care.Professionals in Oncology work on cutting-edge therapies, often within large global trial networks, and play a direct role in advancing treatments for patients with serious and life-threatening conditions.
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Dermatology
Dermatology is a core area of expertise at TFS, with teams supporting studies in inflammatory skin diseases, immunology, infections, and aesthetic indications. Trials range from early development to late-phase and real-world studies, often involving visually assessed endpoints and frequent patient-reported outcomes to capture symptom burden and daily impact. This department offers a strong balance of scientific depth and operational focus, making it an ideal environment for professionals who value close site collaboration, hands-on problem-solving, and visible impact on study outcomes.
