Job ID
REQ-10051809
June 05, 2025
Switzerland
Summary
The Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) is responsible for leading the strategic planning and management of assigned clinical program(s) from an end-to-end clinical development perspective. As the CDMD in the Renal Therapeutic Area (TA), you will oversee the clinical development of the assigned programs and drive the execution of the clinical development plan. Additionally, you will enable an empowered organization capable of navigating a matrix environment and adapting rapidly to business needs.
About the Role
Major Accountabilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- 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), assisting with overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues.
- Providing medical input to the Clinical Development Head (CDH) for Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Integrated Development Plan (IDP), and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews, while contributing to and driving the development of disease clinical standards for new disease areas.
- Interacting with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards as a medical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH.
- Collaborating with NIBR (Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research/Translational Medical Sciences) to transition pre-PoC (Proof of Concept) projects to DDP (Development Decision Point) and supporting Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) efforts, including target identification and due diligence as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- An MD or equivalent medical degree is required, along with advanced knowledge and clinical training in a relevant medical/scientific area. Four years of clinical practice experience (including residency) and board certification or eligibility in the disease area are preferred.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in clinical research or drug development; ten or more years are preferred for senior positions.
- Experience in an academic clinical research or industry environment that spans clinical activities in Phases I through IV is required, including at least two years of contribution to all aspects of conducting clinical trials (planning, executing, reporting, and publishing) in a global/matrix environment within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven ability to interpret and present efficacy and safety data related to clinical trials, along with a solid understanding of basic and clinical scientific research reports.
- Demonstrated capability 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, including experience in a matrix environment.
Benefits and Culture
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve.
We believe that helping individuals and their families facing disease takes more than innovative science. It requires a community of smart, passionate people collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
How to Apply
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