Job Description Summary
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader to join Clinical Sciences & Innovation (CSI) Translational Medicine in our London office.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Provide scientific and operational leadership for assigned global earlyphase clinical trials with a focus on medium to highcomplexity studies.
Accountable for endtoend study delivery from study design through to final reporting.
Independently lead the clinical protocol development process serving as author for protocols and related documents in close collaboration with Medical Leads and crossfunctional partners.
Drive study feasibility assessment and operational execution planning to ensure studies are scientifically robust and operationally deliverable.
Lead and coordinate global crossfunctional Clinical Trial Teams (CTTs) fostering effective collaboration and alignment across functions and geographies.
Forecast and manage study budgets in partnership with functional colleagues and vendors.
Lead the ongoing scientific and medical review of clinical trial data including safety trend analysis signal detection and interpretation of emerging results.
Contribute to Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) internal decision documents publications and external scientific communications.
Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of trial delivery and ways of working within CSI and Translational Medicine.
Act as a positive role model within study teams supporting effective team dynamics knowledge sharing and high standards of scientific and operational excellence.
Expected Prior Experience / Competencies
Bachelors degree in life sciences or healthcare required; advanced degree (MSc PhD PharmD MD or equivalent) preferred.
Demonstrated experience acting as Clinical Scientist or Study Leader for global clinical trials with 6 years experience in clinical trials and/or development.
Strong experience in protocol development study design and clinical data interpretation with the ability to operate across therapeutic areas.
Proven ability to lead and influence study teams in a matrix environment building strong working relationships and driving delivery through collaboration.
Comfortable operating with a high degree of personal ownership and accountability navigating ambiguity and making informed studylevel decisions.
A clear growth mindset with interest in developing own capabilities and contributing positively to team effectiveness and the wider CSI culture.
Solid understanding of ICHGCP regulatory requirements and highquality clinical trial conduct.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Budget Management Clinical Research Clinical Trial Protocol Clinical Trials Coaching Data Analysis Data Integrity Learning Design Lifesciences Risk Monitoring Trends AnalysisRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.