Clinical Program Lead – RLT Focus

Novartis

CPL providing strategic medical guidance and leading development of oncology agents at Novartis. Role involves creating strategies, integrating preclinical information, and collaborating on clinical protocols.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $248,500 - $461,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides strategic medical guidance and leads the development of experimental oncology agents in the TCO portfolio
Creates clinical development strategies for new oncology agents within the PE/ DC to TDP timeframe
Delivers solutions within functions, across functions, and on global projects
Develops independent approach to TCO strategy
Develops Integrated Development Plan Approval (IDPA) in alignment with CPL Disease Area Leads (DALs)
May lead multiple global project teams
Integrates preclinical information and interprets implications for clinical development
Collaborates with clinical scientists to develop clinical protocols for TCO compounds
Applies own medical knowledge to guide the safe, ethical and efficient conduct of the trials
Liaises with outside experts, investigators, and regulatory authorities in oncology
Writes and reviews abstracts/manuscripts for presentation/publications
Participates in task forces to support continuous improvement and other management objectives
Operational responsibility for quality and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO degree
Board-certification in an oncology specialty and PhD-level science are preferred
At least 2 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience in oncology clinical trials plus the equivalent duration experience from an academic medical center
Experience within RLT preferred
Recognized as an expert in your field by external medical experts
Excellent interpretation of oncology preclinical data (molecular biology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology)
Strong knowledge of the application of PK/PD and biostatistics to clinical development and clinical trials
Proven ability to analyze and interpret efficacy and safety data relating to oncology
Knowledge of GCP and world-wide regulatory requirements for clinical trials and oncology
Excellent medical/scientific writing skills
Successful track record of strategic thinking
Proven ability to develop and inspire project/line/matrix multidisciplinary teams in a global environment
Excellent personal ethical integrity and a commitment to improving the outcomes for patients with malignancies
Excellent written and oral English communication/presentation skills
Strong office IT skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life and disability benefits
a 401(k) with company contribution and match
generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
performance-based cash incentive

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical Development StrategyOncology Preclinical Data InterpretationPK/PD ApplicationBiostatistics KnowledgeEfficacy And Safety Data AnalysisIntegrated Development Plan ApprovalClinical Protocol DevelopmentRegulatory LiaisonQuality And Compliance ManagementStrategic Thinking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPersonal Ethical IntegrityTeam LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications

Board-Certification In Oncology