Novartis Pharma AG - May 26, 2025

Job ID

REQ-10045494

Apr 08, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

As a Clinical Development Medical Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing the scientific and clinical strategy for assigned clinical trials, ensuring the monitoring and 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, and clinical study reports. You will work under the guidance of the Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) and may also lead specific sections of larger, complex trials.

About the Role

Major Accountabilities:

Provide clinical leadership and medical strategic input for deliverables in the assigned project/program. Deliverables may include sections of individual protocols aligned with the clinical development plan (CDP), data reviews, program-specific standards, and regulatory documents.
Drive the execution of the program in collaboration with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors, and regional/country medical associates.
Oversee and conduct medical and scientific review of trial data with the Clinical Scientific Expert (CSE) and may function as the study medical monitor.
Support the GPCH in ensuring the overall safety of the molecule and contribute to program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety.
Collaborate with the Clinical Development Head by providing medical input into CDP and clinical trial package reviews, and contributing to the development of disease clinical standards.
Facilitate interactions with external partners such as regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and advisory boards, and coordinate with internal partners across various departments.
Work with Novartis Biomedical Research/Translational Medicine to transition early development projects to the Transition Decision Point and support Business Development activities.
Ensure the career development of Program Reports and clinical colleagues through active engagement in performance management processes while providing mentorship support.
Deliver medical/scientific training to relevant Novartis stakeholders and potentially serve as a speaker for the Global Clinical team.

Minimum Requirements:

MD (or equivalent medical degree) is 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 medical/scientific area (e.g., internal medicine or sub-specialty) are required.
5+ years of experience in clinical research or drug development within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, with activities spanning clinical phases I through IV.
3+ years contributing to and achieving success in all aspects of conducting clinical trials in a global/matrixed environment.
Advanced knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area is essential.
Proven ability to establish strong scientific partnerships with key stakeholders.
Thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial design, statistical analysis methodologies, and regulatory/clinical development processes is necessary.
People management experience, particularly at the global level, is preferred.

Why Novartis

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Clinical Development Medical Director - Cardiology / Clinical Development Medical Directoress - Cardiology