Senior Clinical Program Leader, Oncology Development

Novartis AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 170,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Parental leave 14 weeks

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis AG in Basel seeks a senior CPL to provide strategic medical leadership for oncology projects from preclinical stages through early development. You will craft clinical development strategies, align with IDPA, and lead cross-functional teams to drive programs toward Transition Decision Point (TDP).

The role requires leadership in integrating preclinical data, PK/PD concepts, and regulatory requirements, with strong medical writing and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certification in oncology is preferred; PhD-level science is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in pharma/biotech.
• Experience interpreting preclinical oncology data; PK/PD knowledge is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic medical leadership for oncology projects from preclinical to early development.
• Create clinical development strategies within PE/DC to TDP, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead Early Program Teams (BPTs) to enable clinical development and trials.
• Develop protocols and instruments for clinical studies and collaborate with scientists.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical development

Regulatory liaison

Biostatistics

GCP knowledge

Education

MD or DO

Oncology board certification

PhD preferred

Job description

Novartis AG in Basel seeks a senior CPL to provide strategic medical leadership for oncology projects from preclinical stages through early development. You will craft clinical development strategies, align with IDPA, and lead cross-functional teams to drive programs toward Transition Decision Point (TDP).

The role requires leadership in integrating preclinical data, PK/PD concepts, and regulatory requirements, with strong medical writing and collaboration across functions.