Study Leader / Clinical Scientist

Novartis; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis, in partnership with Magnit Global, invites applications for a temporary Study Leader and/or Clinical Scientist. The role supports predominantly global, low-complexity studies and provides clinical sciences input to high-complexity studies.

Based in Basel, the contractor will lead protocol development, study plans, site selection, data review, dose escalation discussions and risk management, while delivering on time and budget with cross-functional teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor level life science degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Approximately 2+ years’ experience in clinical trials/development.
• Strong understanding of oncology/hematology and learning agility.
• Proven leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead or support clinical protocol development with Medical Lead and other functions.
• Develop study-level operational execution plans in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Identify strategic sites to meet recruitment commitments and oversee global cross-functional teams.
• Review clinical trial data for safety and efficacy, and contribute to CSR and publications.
• Coordinate dose escalation meetings and ensure real-time trial data availability.
• Lead risk mitigation discussions at the trial level.

Kenntnisse

Clinical trials knowledge

Fluent English

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD/Masters)

Jobbeschreibung

This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!

This role is offered through Magnit Global, who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives.

Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on…

JOB PURPOSE

Study Leader and/or Clinical Scientist for predominantly low complexity, global studies and may provide additional Clinical Sciences support to high complexity, global studies.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead or support the clinical protocol development process in collaboration with the Medical Lead and other line functions; responsible author for clinical protocols, amendments, etc.; contribute to the medical/scientific input given for the development of study-related documents and processes which resides in other line functions; contribute to the development of clinical sections of study-level regulatory documents.
• Support development of strategic and scientific input into study concept, feasibility, and ability to execute; develops and implements study-level operational execution plan in partnership with key cross functional partners, if applicable.
• Collaborate with key cross functional partners to identify and select strategic and high performing sites to ensure recruitment commitments are met. 5. Lead or support a global cross functional CTT to ensure all trial deliverables are met; sets stretch goals, promotes realistic planning and timelines, and presents actionable alternatives to accelerate timelines.
• Partner with line functions to gain input and alignment and manages internal and external stakeholder expectations.
• Lead or support the ongoing medical/scientific review of clinical trial data across assigned studies in collaboration with the medical expert and key line functions, and partners on data analysis and data interpretation, including safety trend analysis, signal detection, development of first interpretable results, reporting clinical study results in CSR, and internal/external publications.
• Prepare, lead or support dose escalation meetings with investigators. Coordinate the real time availability of quality clinical trial data, to provide consolidated information for dose escalation meetings and Phase II data reviews with relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively lead or support risk mitigation discussions, risk management and implementation at the trial level.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible and accountable for forecasting and managing overall study budget(s) in collaboration with key partners.
• Collaborate with key partners to set vendor strategy and timelines for assigned studies.
• Responsible for implementation of best practices and standards for trial management, including sharing lessons learned. Represent group on initiatives; may serve as Subject Matter Expert.

QUALIFICATION & KEY COMPETENCIES

• Bachelors in life science/healthcare required; Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/ healthcare preferred (PhD/MD/PharmD/ Masters). Years of Experience: Key Competencies:
• Approximately 2+ years’ experience in clinical trials/development
• For TCO: Strong understanding of oncology/hematology and demonstrates high learning agility.
• For TM: Demonstrates high learning agility.
• Demonstrated ability to drive collaborations through unpredictable circumstances and higher paced changes.
• Demonstrates leadership and influence by creating a positive work environment by inspiring and encouraging mutual respect.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
• Demonstrates tolerance for ambiguity, willingness to adapt, and willingness to speak-up and challenge.
• Embraces a culture of diversity, inclusion, quality and always driving forward with integrity.
• Proficient in clinical trial methodology with an emphasis in early clinical development. Operational project management experience including excellent planning, prioritization, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Track record of successfully managing multiple clinical trials concurrently. Used to managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated capability to interpret, discuss and represent trial level data. Education / Background:
• Working knowledge of clinical finance principles to manage efficient expenditure to minimize variance between actual and forecasted spend.
• Maintain good knowledge of ICH-GCP, external regulations and procedures, and supplements by training and practice of Novartis SOPs and internal policies.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Learning agility
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solving
• Curiosity and growth mindset
• Fluent oral and written English

Workload

40 hours/week

Role type

Onsite (1 day/week home office)

Required start date

1st September 2026

Contract

12 months

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at [e-mail].