Job ID
REQ-10056282
Date: Jul 15, 2025
Location: Switzerland
Summary
We are a team of dedicated and talented individuals united by a common goal: to achieve great things 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 skills to adapt 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 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, where applicable.
- Supporting the (Senior) Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) in ensuring the overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section, and may act as a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT), supporting overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues.
- Assisting the Clinical Development Head (CDH) and GPCH by providing medical input into Clinical Development Plans (CDPs), Integrated Development Plans (IDPs), and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews, while contributing to or 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 an 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 relevant disease area is 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.
- Proven record in all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g., planning, executing, reporting, and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Working knowledge of the disease area is required, with a proven ability to interpret, discuss, and present efficacy and safety data related to clinical trials.
- 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
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and 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 reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Be sure to include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis
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Application Process
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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 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 creating an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.