Job ID
REQ-10029778
May 19, 2025
Switzerland
Summary
As the Clinical Development Medical Director within our Immunology Development Unit, you will lead the scientific and clinical strategy for assigned clinical trials. Your expertise will be essential in the scientific monitoring and reporting of high-quality data.
About the Role
The Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) for Rheumatology is the clinical leader for defined program-level activities, which may include submission activities and briefing books, or for large, complex trials, under the guidance of the (Sr.) GPCH. This role may oversee a section of a clinical program, such as an indication, new formulation, or a specific development phase.
Your Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and medical strategic input for deliverables in the assigned project or program, including protocols, data reviews, regulatory documents, and publications.
- Drive execution of the program section in partnership with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors (GTDs), and regional or country medical associates.
- Oversee and conduct medical and scientific reviews of trial data in collaboration with Clinical Scientific Experts and may function as the study medical monitor.
- Support safety management efforts in collaboration with the Patient Safety team, ensuring overall safety of the molecule.
- Collaborate with the Therapeutic Area Head (TAH) to provide medical input into IDP and CTP reviews, contributing to the development of clinical standards.
- Facilitate interactions with external partners such as regulatory authorities and patient advocacy groups, as well as internal stakeholders.
- Work with the Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research/Translational Medical Sciences to transition pre-PoC projects to DDP.
- Ensure the development of program reports and clinical colleagues through performance management and talent planning, while providing onboarding and mentoring support.
- Contribute to medical/scientific training of stakeholders on the disease area and compounds, potentially serving as a speaker for the franchise.
- Participate in or lead global initiatives aimed at process improvement, training, and SOP development.
Minimal Requirements
- MD (or equivalent medical degree) is required; medical board certification preferred.
- 4+ years of clinical practice experience (including residency) is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge and clinical training in a medical/scientific area (e.g., internal medicine or sub-specialty) is required.
- 5+ years of experience in clinical research or drug development in the pharma/biotech industry.
- 3+ years of demonstrated success in conducting clinical trials in a global/matrix environment.
- Advanced knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area and ability to establish strong scientific partnerships.
- Thorough knowledge of GCP, trial design, statistical analysis methodology, and regulatory processes.
- People management experience is preferred, with global management experience being an advantage.
- Excellent business communication and presentation skills, alongside strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.
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Company Details
- Division: Development
- Business Unit: Innovative Medicines
- Location: Switzerland
- Site: Basel (City)
- Company / Legal Entity: Novartis Pharma AG
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