Clinical Development Medical Director / Clinical Development Medical Directoress

Job ID

REQ-10056407

Jul 02, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

We are a team of dedicated and intelligent professionals united by a shared drive to achieve success together.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of clinical development and making a meaningful impact in Cardiovascular medicine?

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) to lead our strategic planning and execution of innovative clinical programs focusing on anticoagulation. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end clinical development process within the Cardiovascular Therapeutic Area. Your expertise and leadership will ensure seamless execution of clinical development plans while fostering a culture of empowerment, agility, and collaboration within a dynamic matrixed environment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organization and can adapt swiftly to evolving business needs, we would love to have you join our team!

About the Role

Major Accountabilities

• Provide or support clinical leadership and strategic medical input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned project or clinical program section.
• Lead the development of clinical sections of trial and program-level regulatory documents.
• Drive the execution of the assigned clinical program and/or clinical trial in partnership with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors (GTDs), and regional/country medical associates, as applicable.
• Support the (Senior) Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) in ensuring overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section and may act as a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT), participating in program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues.
• Assist the Clinical Development Head (CDH) by providing medical input into Clinical Development Plans (CDP), Integrated Development Plans (IDP), and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews; contribute to and drive the development of clinical standards for new disease areas.
• Act as a medical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH in interactions with internal and external stakeholders and decision boards.
• Collaborate with the Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research (NIBR) to transition pre-Proof of Concept (PoC) projects to Development Decision Point (DDP), and with Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) for target identification and due diligence related to other medical matters, as needed.

Required Experience

Essential

• MD or equivalent medical degree, with advanced knowledge and clinical training.
• Clinical practice experience (including residency/fellowship) and board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.
• Preferred experience in clinical research or drug development.
• Demonstrable experience in an academic clinical research or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV.
• Proven ability to contribute to and accomplish all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g., planning, executing, reporting, and publishing) in a global/matrix environment within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Solid knowledge of the disease area, with the ability to interpret, discuss, and present efficacy and safety data relating to clinical trials, as well as understanding basic and clinical scientific research reports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective scientific partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We are dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you need accommodation during the recruitment process, or if you need more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please reach out via email to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com. Include your request along with your contact information and the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families requires more than just innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate individuals like you, collaborating to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Location

Division: Development

Business Unit: Innovative Medicines

Location: Switzerland - Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity: C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Alternative Locations:

• Barcelona Gran Vía, Spain
• Dublin (NOCC), Ireland
• London (The Westworks), United Kingdom

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No

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