Job ID: REQ-10079860
Date: Jun 07, 2026
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Summary
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This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
We are Clinical Sciences and Innovation at Novartis, a dynamic group of Clinical Trial Leaders (Clinical Scientists) who plan and execute early phase trials worldwide, from First-in-Human to phase 2a studies and beyond. We design and operationalize trials, ensuring they run smoothly, on time, and with patients' interests at the forefront.
Curious, unbossed, and inspired; we are committed to flexibility in the workplace.
As a member of our team, you will support or lead the clinical science and operations of planning and executing translational medicine clinical trials. You will collaborate across our global network, partner with outstanding physicians and scientists, build therapeutic area expertise, and revolutionize next-generation, digital, and patient-centric trial design. Be always curious, innovative, and inspiring.
This position will be located at the Novartis Headquarters in Basel and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position may require up to 5% travel time as defined by the business.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies
- Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, setup, and recruitment to final reporting
- Lead the matrix management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites
- Drive the development of clinical study protocols, clinical operations execution plans, and other required documents
- Ensure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycle
- Lead clinical data review (Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
- Support clinical data review (Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
- Contribute to project/program level plans (Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
- May mentor junior team members
- Support optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and adopt an open learning and sharing environment
- Unleash the value of data and digital within clinical studies. Ultimately, YOU will help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients
Essential Requirements:
- A minimum of a BSc in life sciences is required. A MSc, PharmD, or PhD is desired.
- Clinical Sciences Trial Leader: 2-4 years of experience in clinical trial management/operations, coupled with a broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.
- Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader: 4+ years of experience in clinical trial management/operations, coupled with a broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.
- Clinical Sciences Trial Leader level: Leadership potential and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader level: Demonstrated leadership experience and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- A track record of collaborating with and influencing a wide range of people and building strong partnerships
- Strong project management experience; excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills; accustomed to managing multiple priorities concurrently
- High change agility, thriving in an open and dynamic environment
- Able to learn proactively, tackle issues, and take accountability
- Clear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicator
Desirable Requirements:
- Experience in study design and protocol development/writing is highly desirable
This is a dual posting. The final level & title of the offered role will be determined by the hiring team based on the skills, experience & capabilities required to perform the role at the level it has been offered.
Why Novartis
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Benefits and Rewards
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Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Position Details
- Division: Biomedical Research
- Business Unit: Research
- Functional Area: Research & Development
- Job Type: Full time
- Employment Type: Regular
- Shift Work: No