Major accountabilities:

• Providing clinical leadership and strategic input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned project or section of a clinical program. Clinical deliverables may include clinical sections of individual protocols or sub studies consistent with the Integrated Development Plans (IDP), clinical data review, program specific standards, clinical components of regulatory documents/registration dossiers, and publications
• Leading development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents
• Driving execution of the section of the clinical program in partnership with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors (GTDs), and regional/country medical associates, if applicable
• Overseeing/conducting ongoing medical and scientific review of clinical trial data with Clinical Scientific Expert(s) with appropriate oversight from Medical Lead
• Supporting (Sr.) GPCH in ensuring overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section and may be a core member of the Safety Management Team, supporting overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety
• As a clinical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards
• Contributing to scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders on the disease area and compound/molecule. May serve as speaker for franchise medical/scientific training and may be the Program Manager of other associates

Work Experience:

• Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. PharmD, or PhD strongly preferred
• ≥ 10 years of involvement in clinical research, global drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV. ≥ 5 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 strongly preferred
• Solid scientific writing skills
• Experience with regulatory submissions (IND, NDA/BLA, CTA/MAA) preferred
• Solid and advanced scientific acumen and ability to analyze and interpret scientific literature and data. Strong affinity with data, data quality and analysis.
• Preferred knowledge and/or experience of assigned therapeutic  area
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong scientific partnership with key internal and external stakeholders
• ≥ 3 years people management experience required; this may include management in a matrix environment*

Final job title Senior Clinical Development Director / Clinical Development Director and associated responsibilities will be commensurate with the successful candidates’ level of expertise.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $204,400 and $379,600/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.