Clinical Program Leader / Clinical Program Leaderess

Job ID

REQ-10051970

Location

Switzerland

Summary

This role provides strategic medical guidance and leads the development of experimental oncology agents in the TCO portfolio, from the preclinical development phase through clinical First in Human and Phase 1b/2 studies. As a Clinical Program Leader, you will hold the critical responsibility of leading and coordinating the planning, execution, and interpretation of early-phase oncology clinical trials.

About the Role

With 6,000 associates in the BioMedical Research (BR) division, Novartis serves as the innovation engine, harnessing powerful new technologies to deliver therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.

In Translational Clinical Oncology, we are recognized experts in global disease, modality, and trial design for oncology early development. Our mission is to deliver innovative therapies by deeply understanding cancer biology, pioneering study design, and agile evidence-based decision-making, while collaborating with the scientific and medical community to accelerate new medicines for patients.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Act as a clinical leader responsible for assigned global clinical programs, driving the implementation of medical strategy and operational deliverables for investigational products.
• Ensure effective cross-functional communications to align with global strategy and lead the development of clinical sections of trial and program-level regulatory documents.
• Serve as the medical expert, engage with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, data monitoring committees) and internal Novartis stakeholders.
• Contribute to the medical/scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders, and may serve as a speaker for such training.
• Participate in or lead global initiatives, including process improvement and training development.
• Demonstrate experience in leading early and/or late-phase oncology clinical programs from within the pharma/biotech industry, along with credible experience from an academic medical center.
• Possess a proven track record of significant contributions in the field, creating new concepts, and identifying clinical discovery opportunities.

Role Requirements

What you'll bring to the role:

• A medical degree, with oncology board certification preferred, and a PhD in basic science or equivalent expertise.
• Clinical development experience within the pharma/biotech industry, specifically in oncology.
• A minimum of 3 years of technical, operational, and managerial experience in planning, executing, reporting, and designing clinical trial studies.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial design, statistics, regulatory processes, and global clinical development.
• Good understanding of oncology and experience in early clinical development preferred.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills, with fluency in English both written and spoken.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. Our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. We believe our associates drive this mission every day. Be part of our journey and join us!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment with diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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Application Process

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