Job ID
REQ-10045494
April 8, 2025
Switzerland
Summary
We are searching for a Clinical Development Medical Director who will be pivotal in shaping the scientific and clinical strategy for assigned clinical trials. You will oversee scientific monitoring and ensure the reporting of high-quality data.
The Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) serves as the clinical leader for defined program-level activities, which may include submission activities, briefing books, clinical study reports, and more, under the guidance of the Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH). This role may also involve leading a segment of a clinical program, such as an indication or a specific development phase.
About the Role
Major Accountabilities:
- Provide clinical leadership and strategic medical input for deliverables within assigned projects or programs, including protocols, data reviews, regulatory documents, and publications.
- Drive the execution of program segments in collaboration with global functions, Global Trial Directors, and regional medical associates.
- Oversee and conduct medical and scientific reviews of trial data in cooperation with Clinical Scientific Experts (CSEs).
- Support overall safety management of the molecule, which may include being a core member of the Safety Management Team.
- Assist the Clinical Development Head by providing medical input into Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) and clinical trial package reviews, and contribute to the development of disease-specific standards.
- Facilitate interactions with external partners, including regulatory authorities and key opinion leaders, as well as internal teams to ensure comprehensive collaboration.
- Work with Novartis Biomedical Research (BR) and Translational Medicine to transition early development projects effectively.
- Support the career development of Program Reports and clinical colleagues through active mentorship and training.
- Provide medical and scientific training to Novartis stakeholders and may serve as a speaker for the Global Clinical Team.
Minimum Requirements:
- MD or equivalent medical degree required; training in cardiology is preferred.
- Medical Board certification is preferred, with 4+ years of clinical practice experience, including residency.
- Advanced knowledge and clinical training in a relevant medical/scientific area are required.
- 5+ years of experience in clinical research or drug development within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, ideally covering phases I through IV.
- 3+ years of proven experience in all aspects of conducting clinical trials in a global, matrixed environment.
- Advanced knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area.
- Ability to forge strong scientific partnerships with key collaborators.
- Thorough understanding of Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial design, statistical analysis methodologies, and regulatory processes.
- People management experience is preferred, especially in a global context.
Novartis is dedicated to cultivating an inclusive work environment and building diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve.
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Division and Company Information
Division: Development
Business Unit: Innovative Medicines
Location: Switzerland
Site: Basel (City)
Company / Legal Entity: C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG
Alternative Locations:
- Dublin (NOCC), Ireland
- London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve.