Clinical Pharmacology Trial Lead (FIH)

Novartis AG; Basel-Stadt; Hybrid; CHF 94,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a Clinical Sciences Trial Leader (CSTL) to join Clinical Sciences & Innovation (CSI) - Translational Medicine, in the Clinical Pharmacology team in Basel.

This role leads clinical pharmacology trials, including first-in-human studies, coordinating between Novartis and CROs to deliver high-quality CSR data. It is Basel-based with the option to work remotely up to two days per week, with occasional travel; work permit support is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare required; advanced degree preferred.
• 2+ years experience in clinical pharmacology or early clinical development.
• Experience leading studies and working with CROs in a pharma setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for clinical pharmacology studies, including FIH and healthy volunteer trials.
• Lead end-to-end study delivery from protocol development to CSR finalization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver study protocols and CRO alignment.
• Oversee study start-up, conduct, and closeout with risk management and issue resolution.
• Support CSR preparation, data interpretation, and program updates.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

CRO management

Protocol development

Study leadership

PK/PD analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare

Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred

Job description

Novartis AG in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a Clinical Sciences Trial Leader (CSTL) to join Clinical Sciences & Innovation (CSI) - Translational Medicine, in the Clinical Pharmacology team in Basel.

This role leads clinical pharmacology trials, including first-in-human studies, coordinating between Novartis and CROs to deliver high-quality CSR data. It is Basel-based with the option to work remotely up to two days per week, with occasional travel; work permit support is not offered.