Your Key Responsibilities:

• Providing clinical leadership and strategic medical input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned project or section of a clinical program 
• Leading development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents 
• Driving execution of the assigned clinical program and/or clinical trial in partnership with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors (GTDs), and regional/country medical associates, where applicable
• Support the Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) in ensuring overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section, and may act as a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT), supporting overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues
• Supporting the Clinical Development Head (CDH) by providing medical input into Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews, and contributing to/driving development of disease clinical standards for new disease areas
• As a medical expert, supporting the GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards
   

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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.
 

Role Requirements:
Essential Requirements:

• MD or equivalent medical degree is required in addition to advanced knowledge and clinical training in medical/scientific area; Clinical practice experience: 4 years (including residency) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in clinical research or drug development.
• Experience in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I-4 required.
• 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 required.
• Working knowledge of Oncology is required, with proven ability to interpret, discuss and present efficacy and safety data relating to clinical trials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective scientific partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes.
• Previous global people management experience is preferred, though this may include management in a matrix environment.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $236,600 and $439,400 per year. 

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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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You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

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