Clinical Development Medical Director
Clinical Development Medical Director
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$ 236600 - 439400
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Job Description Summary
As a Clinical Development Medical Director you will be responsible for the scientific and clinical strategy of assigned clinical trials scientific monitoring and reporting of quality data.The Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) is the clinical leader of defined program level activities (e.g. submission activities briefing books clinical study reports etc. and/or a large complex trial under the leadership of the Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH). May also lead a section of a clinical program (e.g. an indication a new formulation or a specific development phase).
Job Description
Major accountabilities:
Provide clinical leadership and medical strategic input for deliverables in the assigned project/program. Deliverables may include sections of individual protocols consistent with the clinical development plan (CDP) data review program specific standards clinical components of regulatory documents/registration dossiers and publications (e.g. investigator brochures briefing books safety updates submission dossiers and responses to health authorities)
Drive of the section of the program in partnership with global line functions assigned Global Trial Directors and regional/country medical associates
Oversee/conduct medical and scientific review of trial data with Clinical Scientific Expert (CSE). May be the Program Manager of other associates (e.g.. CSE). May function as study medical monitor
Support GPCH in ensuring overall safety of the molecule. May be a core member of the Safety Management Team and supports program safety reporting (e.g. PSURs DSURs and safety related documents) in collaboration with Patient Safety
Support the Clinical Development Head by providing medical input into CDP and clinical trial package reviews and contributing/driving development of disease clinical standards for disease areas
Provide support to the GPCH or CDH in interactions with external partners (e.g. regulatory authorities key opinion leaders data monitoring boards advisory boards patient advocacy groups) internal partners (e.g. clinical trial team Medical Affairs Commercial Health Economics & Outcomes Research) and decision boards)
Work with BR (Novartis Biomedical Research)/Translational Medicine) to drive transition of early development projects to Transition Decision Point and with Business Development including target identification and due diligences
Ensure career development of Program Reports and clinical colleagues through active participation in performance management and talent planning processes. Provide onboarding training & mentoring support
Contribute to medical/scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders on the disease area and compound/molecule. May serve as speaker for Global Clinical team
Minimum Requirements:
MD (or equivalent medical degree) required. Training in cardiology preferred
Medical Board certification preferred. 4 years Clinical practice experience (including residency) preferred
Possess advanced knowledge and clinical training in a medical/scientific area (e.g. internal medicine or subspecialty) required
5 years of experience in clinical research or drug development from the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry preferably spanning clinical activities in phases I through IV
3 years of contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g. planning executing reporting and publishing) in a global/matrixed environment
Showcase advanced knowledge of assigned therapeutic area
Demonstrate ability to establish strong scientific partnership with key partners
Need thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice clinical trial design statistical analysis methodology and regulatory/clinical development processes
People management experience preferred especially at the global level (this may include management in a matrixed environment)
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $236400and $439600/year; however while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market maynecessitateadjustments to pay ranges during this final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a signon bonus restricted stock units and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the Company reserves the right tomodifybase salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Salary Range
$236600.00 $439400.00Skills Desired
Budget Management Clinical Research Clinical Trials Coaching CrossFunctional Teams Lifesciences People Management Risk Management Risk MonitoringRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
