Senior Clinical Program Leader, Oncology (Hybrid)

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG; Basel-Stadt; Hybrid; CHF 151,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

14 weeks parental leave

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel seeks an experienced Senior CPL or CPL to guide strategic medical leadership for oncology programs. The role oversees development from preclinical concepts through clinical trials, coordinating with pharmacology, biostatistics, and regulatory teams to optimize study design.

The position supports global projects and mentors junior CPLs. The role requires MD/DO with oncology board certification and 2+ years in industry; PhD is a plus.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Board-certification in oncology preferred.
• PhD-level science preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic medical leadership for oncology programs.
• Develop clinical development strategies from PE/DC to TDP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Clinical Pharmacology, Biostatistics).
• Lead global project teams and integrate preclinical data for clinical plans.
• Ensure compliance with GCP and Novo SOPs and engage with regulators.

Skills

Strategic medical leadership

Clinical development planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

MD/DO degree

Board-certification in Oncology

PhD preferred

Job description

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel seeks an experienced Senior CPL or CPL to guide strategic medical leadership for oncology programs. The role oversees development from preclinical concepts through clinical trials, coordinating with pharmacology, biostatistics, and regulatory teams to optimize study design.

The position supports global projects and mentors junior CPLs. The role requires MD/DO with oncology board certification and 2+ years in industry; PhD is a plus.