Clinical Sciences Trial Leader / Clinical Sciences Trial Leaderess

Job ID

REQ-10061572

Sep 15, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

We are Clinical Sciences and Innovation at Novartis, a dynamic group of Clinical Trial Leaders (Clinical Scientists) who plan and execute early phase trials worldwide, from First-in-Human to Phase 2a studies and beyond. We design and operationalize trials, ensuring they run smoothly, on time, and - most importantly - prioritize patient interests.

Curious, unbossed, and inspired; we are committed to flexibility in the workplace.

About the Role

As a member of our team, you will support or lead the clinical science and operations of planning and executing translational medicine clinical trials. This role involves collaboration across our global network, partnerships with outstanding physicians and scientists, and the building of therapeutic area expertise. You will revolutionize next-generation, digital, and patient-centric trial design while remaining curious, innovative, and inspiring.

This position can be located in Cambridge, MA, or Basel, Switzerland, and may require up to 5% travel as defined by business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies.
• Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, set-up, and recruitment to final reporting.
• Lead the matrix management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites.
• Drive the development of clinical study protocols, clinical operations execution plans, and other required documents.
• Ensure quality conduct and documentation standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Lead clinical data review (Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader) or support clinical data review (Clinical Sciences Trial Leader).
• Contribute to project/program level plans (Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader).
• May mentor junior team members.
• Support optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and foster an open learning and sharing environment.
• Unleash the value of data and digital within clinical studies.

Ultimately, YOU will help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients.

Essential Requirements

Education

• A minimum of a BSc in life sciences is required; a MSc, PharmD, or PhD is desired.
• For Clinical Sciences Trial Leader: 2-4 years’ experience and for Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader: 4+ years’ experience in clinical trial management/operations, with broad knowledge of the drug development field, preferably within the pharma industry.
• For Clinical Sciences Trial Leader level: demonstrated leadership potential and well-developed interpersonal skills; for Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader level: proven leadership experience and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• A track record of collaborating with and influencing a diverse range of individuals and building strong partnerships.
• Strong project management experience, excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills; accustomed to managing multiple priorities concurrently.
• High change agility, thriving in an open and dynamic environment, and taking accountability for proactive learning and problem-solving.
• Clear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicator.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in study design and protocol development/writing is highly desirable.

This is a dual-level posting. The final level and title of the offered role will be determined by the hiring team based on the skills, experience, and capabilities required to perform the role effectively.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Accessibility and Accommodation

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Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Pharma Research

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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