Novartis Pharma AG - May 22, 2025

Job ID

REQ-10050166

Date

May 20, 2025

Location

Switzerland

Summary

The Senior 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 Sr CDMD in the Renal Therapeutic Area (TA), you will have oversight of the clinical development for the assigned programs and drive execution of the clinical development plan. Additionally, you will foster an empowered organization that navigates a matrix environment, enabling quick adjustments to business needs.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

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, 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 potentially acting as a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT) to support overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues.
Assisting the Clinical Development Head (CDH) by providing medical input into Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Integrated Development Plan (IDP), and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews while contributing to the development of disease clinical standards for new disease areas.
As a medical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision-making boards.
Collaborating with the Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research (NIBR) to facilitate the transition of pre-Proof of Concept (PoC) projects to Development Decision Point (DDP) and with Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) on target identification and due diligence efforts, along with other medical matters as needed.

Minimum Requirements

MD or equivalent medical degree is required, in addition to advanced knowledge and clinical training in the medical/scientific area; Clinical practice experience (4 years, including residency) and board certification or eligibility in the disease area is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research or drug development.
Experience in both academic clinical research and industry environments covering clinical activities in Phases I through IV is required. At least 2 years of contribution to all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g., planning, executing, reporting, and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
Working knowledge of the disease area is essential, with proven ability to interpret, discuss, and present efficacy and safety data pertaining to clinical trials, along with a demonstrated ability to understand and interpret basic and clinical scientific research reports.
Proven track record of establishing effective scientific partnerships with key stakeholders.
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes.
Previous global people management experience is preferred, which may include management in a matrix environment.

Why Novartis

Helping individuals with diseases and their families requires more than innovative science; it demands a community of intelligent, passionate people. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another leads to breakthroughs that can dramatically change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Senior Clinical Development Medical Director - Renal / Senior Clinical Development Medical Director - Renal