Precision Medicine Director

Kerr Dental

Director of Precision Medicine leading strategies aligned with clinical programs in Novartis. Overseeing biomarker and diagnostic activities to enhance patient selection and regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Precision Medicine Director leads the development and execution of precision medicine strategies in support of clinical programs, ensuring alignment with broader disease area and global development strategies.
This role operates at the intersection of clinical development, biomarker science, and diagnostics, leading cross-functional teams to design and implement biomarker strategies.
The position plays a critical role in enabling patient selection, supporting regulatory submissions, and ensuring high-quality, compliant delivery of clinical and diagnostic programs.
Develop and execute precision medicine strategies aligned with disease area and clinical program objectives
Lead cross-functional biomarker sub-teams covering molecular epidemiology, assay development, and data analysis
Serve as a core member of global clinical teams and act as subject matter expert in precision medicine
Contribute to diagnostic target product profiles and companion diagnostic development strategies
Identify and manage risks to ensure successful delivery of precision medicine programs
Author biomarker and diagnostic sections of key clinical development documents
Support regulatory submissions as a precision medicine and biomarker expert
Facilitate collaborations with external academic and scientific partners
Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations and internal quality standards
Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to operational excellence and process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in clinical research, clinical trials, or precision medicine within a life sciences environment
Proven experience leading cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams
Strong understanding of biomarker strategies, companion diagnostics, and clinical development processes
Experience working within regulated environments and complying with global regulatory standards
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
Ability to manage risk and drive strategic decision-making
Experience developing clinical or regulatory documentation
Strong scientific and analytical capabilities within life sciences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Short term incentive bonus
Pension scheme
Health insurance
25 days annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Employee recognition scheme
learning and development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchclinical trialsprecision medicinebiomarker strategiescompanion diagnosticsclinical development processesregulatory documentationdata analysisassay developmentmolecular epidemiology

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder managementcollaborationrisk managementstrategic decision-makingknowledge sharingprocess improvementinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills