Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical leadership, medical and scientific strategic input, and contributes to development of trial related documents for assigned clinical trials consistent with Integrated Development Plan (IDP); develops materials for trial-related advisory boards, data monitoring committees, investigator meetings, and protocol training meetings for Novartis local medical organizations.  Lead development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents.
• Provides clinical and scientific input and contributes to clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents, safety updates, submission dossiers, and responses to Health Authorities
• Supports Therapeutic Area Head (TAH) with contributing to peer-review of IDPs, CTPs, and other clinical documents across various indications and programs
• May contribute to the medical and scientific evaluation for Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) opportunities
• Contributes to talent and career development of CD associates through on-boarding, coaching, and/or mentoring support; develops and fosters CD culture; and may contribute to the performance evaluation of CTT members
• ·Contributes to medical/scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders on the disease area and compound/molecule. May serve as speaker for franchise medical/scientific training
• Contributes to global initiatives (e.g., process improvement, training, SOP development, other Clinical Development line function initiatives)
   

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The ideal location for this role is the East Hanover site but remote work may be possible (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If associate is remote, all home office expenses and any travel/lodging to East Hanover for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position may require 5% travel.
 

Role Requirements:
Essential Requirements:

• PharmD, or PhD strongly preferred. Advanced degree in life sciences/ healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required.
• 3+ years of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV. ≥ 2 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
• Working knowledge of the assigned disease area is desired with proven ability to interpret, discuss and present efficacy and safety data relating to clinical trial(s) or program level
• Working knowledge of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills (written and oral).

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $152,600 and $283,400/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: http://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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