Clinical Program Leader / Clinical Program Leaderess

Job ID

REQ-10051970

Date: May 21, 2025

Location: Switzerland

Summary

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

About the Role

With 6000 associates in the BioMedical Research (BR) division, Novartis serves as the innovation engine, focusing on groundbreaking new technologies with the potential to produce therapeutic breakthroughs for patients.

In Translational Clinical Oncology, our global experts specialize in disease, modality, and trial designs in oncology early development. Our mission is to deliver innovative therapies through a deep understanding of cancer biology, pioneering study design, agile evidence-based decision making, and collaboration with the scientific and medical community to accelerate new medicines for patients.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as a clinical leader responsible for assigned global clinical program(s), driving medical strategy implementation, and operational deliverables for investigational products in a defined therapeutic area.
• Ensuring effective cross-functional communications to align with global strategy and leading the development of clinical sections of trial and program-level regulatory documents.
• Engaging as the medical expert in interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, data monitoring committees, and advisory boards) and internal Novartis stakeholders.
• Contributing to the medical/scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders and potentially serving as a speaker for such training.
• Leading global initiatives, such as process improvements and SOP development, while contributing to other Clinical Development line function initiatives.
• Providing strong leadership in early and/or late-phase oncology clinical programs, supported by credible experience from the pharma/biotech industry and academia.
• Demonstrating a track record of significant contributions to your field over time, creating new concepts, and seeking innovative clinical discovery opportunities.

Role Requirements

What you'll bring to the role:

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

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to enhance and extend people's lives. Our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company globally, achievable through our dedicated associates who drive us each day. Join us in our mission!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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

Accessibility & Accommodation

Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a medical condition or disability, or need further information about the essential functions of a position, please send an email to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com, including the nature of your request and your contact information. Please also include the job requisition number in your message.

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**Division:** Biomedical Research

**Business Unit:** Pharma Research

**Site:** Basel (City)

**Company / Legal Entity:** Novartis Pharma AG

**Functional Area:** Research & Development

**Job Type:** Full time

**Employment Type:** Regular

**Shift Work:** No