Novartis

Associate Clinical Development Director, Neuroscience

Novartis

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Lead

About the role

  • Contribute to clinical development strategy and author trial-related documents aligned with the Clinical Development Plan
  • Provide scientific input into regulatory documents including Investigator’s Brochures and submission dossiers
  • Oversee clinical trial execution, ensuring scientific integrity and patient safety in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Conduct ongoing review and interpretation of trial data with internal experts and safety boards
  • Support final analyses, reporting, and publication of clinical trial results
  • Lead clinical trials as Clinical Scientific Lead, guiding all clinical aspects in partnership with medical monitors
  • Participate in global initiatives to enhance clinical development processes and standards

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare; PharmD or PhD strongly preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of clinical research or drug development experience across Phases I–IV
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience conducting global clinical trials in a matrixed environment
  • Proven knowledge in neuroscience or related areas such as neurodegenerative or rare neurological diseases
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial design, methodology, statistics, and regulatory processes
  • Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and building strong interpersonal relationships
  • Experience in neuroscience-related therapeutic areas such as neuroinflammation, neuromuscular, or rare neurological diseases
  • Familiarity with Cell & Gene therapies or advanced clinical trial methodologies
Benefits
  • Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
  • Flexible working hours

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Hard skills
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communicationcollaborationnegotiationconflict resolutioninterpersonal relationshipsleadershiporganizational skillsscientific inputteamworkstrategic thinking
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