Job ID
REQ-10056282
Date
July 15, 2025
Location
Switzerland
Summary
"We are a team of dedicated and smart people united by a drive to achieve together."
Are you passionate about shaping the future of clinical development and making a meaningful impact in cardiovascular medicine?
In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end clinical development process for assigned programs within the Cardiovascular Therapeutic Area. Your expertise and leadership will ensure the 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 possess the ability to adapt swiftly to evolving business needs, we would love to have you on board!
About the Role
Major Accountabilities
- Providing clinical leadership and strategic medical input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned project or section of a clinical program.
- Leading the development of clinical sections of trial and program-level regulatory documents.
- Driving 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, where applicable.
- Supporting 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), assisting with overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues.
- Supporting the Clinical Development Head (CDH) and GPCH by providing medical input into Clinical Development Plans (CDP), Integrated Development Plans (IDP), and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews, contributing to and driving the development of clinical standards for new disease areas.
- As a medical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards.
Required Experience
Essential
- MD or equivalent medical degree is required, along with advanced knowledge and clinical training in the medical/scientific area.
- Clinical practice experience (including residency) and board certification or eligibility in the disease area are preferred.
- Extensive experience in clinical research or drug development.
- Experience in an academic clinical research or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV is required.
- Experience contributing to and accomplishing all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g., planning, executing, reporting, and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
- Knowledge of the disease area is required, with proven ability to interpret, discuss, and present efficacy and safety data related to clinical trials, and a proven ability to understand and interpret 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.
- Previous global people management experience is preferred, though this may include management in a matrix environment.
Desirable
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation
Novartis is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you need assistance during any part of the recruitment process, or to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an email to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and provide the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis?
Helping individuals with diseases and their families takes more than innovative science. It requires a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another, we can achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together?
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Division
Development
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
Switzerland
Site
Basel (City)
Company / Legal Entity
C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG
Alternative Location 1
Dublin (NOCC), Ireland
Alternative Location 2
London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.