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 programs from an end-to-end clinical development perspective. As the Sr CDMD in the Renal Therapeutic Area, you will oversee clinical development for the assigned programs and drive the execution of the clinical development plan. Furthermore, you will foster an empowered organization capable of navigating a matrix environment and adjusting quickly to business needs.
About the Role
Major Accountabilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- 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, assigned Global Trial Directors (GTDs), and regional/country medical associates when applicable.
- Supporting the (Senior) Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) in ensuring the overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section and may act as a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT), collaborating with Patient Safety colleagues on overall program safety reporting.
- Assisting the Clinical Development Head (CDH) by providing medical input for the Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Integrated Development Plan (IDP), and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews, contributing to and driving the development of clinical standards for new disease areas.
- Acting as a medical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards.
- Collaborating with NIBR (Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research / Translational Medical Sciences) to facilitate the transition of pre-PoC (Proof of Concept) projects to DDP (Development Decision Point) and engaging with BD&L (Business Development & Licensing) on target identification and due diligence, as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- MD or equivalent medical degree required, along with advanced knowledge and clinical training in the medical/scientific area; at least 4 years of clinical practice experience (including residency) and board certification or eligibility in the relevant disease area preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research or drug development.
- Experience in an academic clinical research or industry environment across clinical activities in Phases I through IV is required, including 2 years of involvement in all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g., planning, executing, reporting, and publishing) within a global/matrix pharmaceutical environment.
- Working knowledge of the disease area is essential, with proven ability to interpret, discuss, and present efficacy and safety data related to clinical trials, as well as comprehend basic and clinical scientific research reports.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective scientific partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Familiarity with GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes.
- Previous global people management experience preferred, which may include management within a matrix environment.
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