Clinical Sciences Director

Major accountabilities:

• Provides clinical leadership and strategic guidance for all clinical deliverables in the assigned section of a clinical program and/or programs.
• Ensure effective cross-functional communications to align with global strategy -Leads development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents -Drives execution of the section of the clinical program in partnership with global line functions.
• Supports the clinical research leaders by providing medical input into IDP and CTP reviews and contributing/driving development of disease clinical standards for new disease areas -Acts as the medical expert, engages interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, data monitoring committees, advisory boards etc.) and internal NVS stakeholders -Contributes to medical/scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders.
• May serve as speaker for franchise medical/scientific training -May serve on or lead global initiatives (e.g., process improvement, training, SOP development, other Clinical Development line function initiatives) -Develops high potential talents for succession positions to ensure business continuity.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Minimum Requirements:

Education (minimum/desirable):

Advanced degree (or equivalent education) in life sciences/healthcare required. PhD/PharmD strongly preferred

Experience/Professional Requirement:        

• Approximately 10+ years in clinical trials with significant early phase drug development experience.
• Expert knowledge of Good Clinical Practice. Proven experience across multiple clinical indications or therapeutic areas.
• Track record of successfully managing multiple complex global Phase I and IIa clinical trials concurrently, supported by experience of Phase IIb/III clinical trials. Superior leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent operational project and program management experience including excellent planning, prioritization, problem solving and organizational skills. Used to managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated operational excellence and scientific contribution to both clinical and preclinical projects.
• Strategic thinking: create major innovations, ability to network with and influence opinion leaders, clear and logical presentation of complex strategic issues.
• Clear written and verbal expression of ideas, an active/proactive communicator. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of successfully interacting with and influencing with a wide range of people, building strong positive relationships.
• High level of customer orientation awareness and focus. Excels working independently and in a team environment, being flexible and adapting in a changing environment.

Languages :

• English.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.