Executive Director, Clinical Sciences & Trial Acceleration
Executive Director, Clinical Sciences & Trial Acceleration
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$ 225400 - 418600
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Job Description Summary
This position will be located at the East Hanover NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require approximately 25% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international). Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered.Job Description
The Executive Director Head of Clinical Sciences plays a mission-critical role in driving the design execution and oversight of U.S.-based clinical studiesincluding Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) Research Collaborations (RCs) Managed Access Programs (MAPs) and Non-Interventional Studies (NIS).
This role leads a high-performing cross-functional team across the U.S. and Novartis Operations Corporate Center (NOCC) ensuring timely delivery of quality evidence efficient site engagement and seamless collaboration across US Medical Affairs and R&D stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strategic clarity operational rigor and people leadership to a portfolio that underpins our evidence generation impact. This role is central to advancing Novartis vision of delivering patient-centric data-driven and scalable evidence generationoffering a unique opportunity to lead transformational change drive innovation and create meaningful impact for science the organization and the patients we serve
Key Responsibilities:
U.S. Clinical Study Strategy and Execution
Lead strategic planning prioritization and execution of U.S.-based clinical studies (IITs RCs MAPs NIS) ensuring scientific quality patient-centricity and timely study resourcing budgeting vendor management and end-to-end operations in close partnership with the NOCC USMA and global clinical as the primary interface with Global Drug Development (GDD) Global Clinical Operations (GCO) NIBR and other internal partners for U.S. study feasibility site allocation and prioritization frameworks and operational oversight models for all study types with clear KPIs and dashboards to monitor progress resourcing and trial acceleration.
Medical Office Leadership and Governance
Lead the U.S. Medical Office fostering collaboration across internal stakeholders to drive cohesive trial strategy patient-focused study design and improved site clear representation of U.S. patient populations in study planning and execution by aligning with internal medical and development stakeholders.
Team Development and Capability Building
Build mentor and scale a cross-functional clinical sciences team with deep expertise in operational delivery across the U.S.
Strategic Collaboration and Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with Medical Franchise Heads HEOR leads and Evidence Generation teams to ensure clinical execution supports both scientific and commercial thought leadership and guidance in integrating U.S.-based clinical research into broader enterprise development as a strategic advisor and internal subject matter expert on clinical operations offering insights into site engagement feasibility and innovative approaches to study delivery.
Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:
20 years of clinical research experience with significant leadership responsibilities.
Proven track record of overseeing large-scale multi-site clinical trial operations in a complex matrix environment.
Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams external partnerships and strategic collaborations.
Prior experience mentoring hiring and developing high-performing teams.
Deep knowledge of FDA regulations GCP and clinical trial operations.
Financial acumen to forecast track and manage study budgets and drug supply.
Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and influence at senior levels.
Skilled communicator facilitator and cross-functional collaborator.
Strong analytical risk management and decision-making abilities.
High resilience adaptability and commitment to delivering outcomes under pressure.
Education:
Masters degree in a science-related field ; PhD PharmD MD or equivalent strongly preferred.
Advanced certification/licensure or industry-recognized credentials in clinical trial management or GCP compliance a plus.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225400.00 and $418600.00 per year; however while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a sign-on 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 at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base 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
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
$225400.00 - $418600.00Skills Desired
Budget Management Clinical Trials Coaching Compliance Cross-Functional Teams Leadership People Management Risk Management Risk Monitoring StrategyRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
