Clinical Development Medical Director – Neuroscience
Novartis
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Provides clinical leadership, scientific and medical strategic input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned or defined program activities as applicable
- Leads development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents (e.g., Investigator’s Brochures, briefing books, safety updates)
- Drives execution of the section of the clinical program in partnership with global line functions
- Provides medical oversight and leadership of trials and may act as medical monitor
- Provides input into final analyses and interpretation including the development of the Clinical Study Report(s)
- Supports overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety
- Interacts with and represents Novartis to global key opinion leaders and experts
- Ensures career development of program reports and other clinical colleagues through active participation in the performance management and talent planning processes.
- Contributes to medical/scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders.
Requirements
- MD or equivalent medical degree required
- Advanced knowledge and clinical training in a medical/scientific area (e.g., internal medicine or sub-specialty) required
- Clinical practice experience ≥ 4 years (including residency) preferred
- ≥ 5 years of involvement in clinical research or global drug development in an academic or industry environment 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/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in late phase clinical development preferred
- Solid and advanced scientific acumen and ability to analyze and interpret scientific literature and data
- Advanced knowledge of assigned therapeutic area
- Demonstrated ability to establish strong scientific partnership with key stakeholders
- Thorough knowledge of ICH, GCP, clinical trial design and methodology, statistical analysis methodology, and regulatory/ clinical development process
- 1 year or more of people management experience required
- Global people management experience desirable
- Excellent team player
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical leadershipmedical oversightclinical trial designstatistical analysis methodologyregulatory development processclinical researchscientific acumenclinical practiceclinical study report developmentsafety reporting
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsconflict resolution skillsteam playerleadershipperformance managementtalent planningscientific partnershiptraining and development
Certifications
MDmedical degree