Clinical Development Director (Neuroscience)

Novartis Farmacéutica; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Development Director to lead clinical development activities in a hybrid role. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in clinical research and drug development, particularly in Neuroscience or related fields. You will be responsible for overseeing clinical deliverables, ensuring data quality, and leading regulatory document development. Join a forward-thinking company committed to reimagining medicine and improving lives, where your expertise will directly contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials and innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in clinical research or drug development, with 3+ years in global clinical trial execution.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic area and clinical trial methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leads delivery of clinical deliverables in assigned program section.
• Oversees clinical review of trial data, ensuring data quality.
• Ensures inspection readiness and prepares for audits.

Skills

Clinical Research

Drug Development

Neuroscience

Data Analysis

Regulatory Documents

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (PharmD, PhD preferred)

Job description

Clinical Development Director (Neuroscience)

Job ID REQ-10048984

May 01, 2025

United Kingdom

Summary

The Clinical Development Director (CDD) is the clinical/scientific and clinical development expert responsible for providing leadership and support to clinical development activities within a defined global program or trial, under the leadership of the GPCH.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

1. Supports and, if assigned, leads the delivery of all clinical deliverables in the assigned program section, including development strategies, protocol sections, data review, regulatory documents, and publications.
2. Contributes to final analyses and interpretations, including the development of CSRs, publications, and presentations.
3. Leads the development of clinical sections of regulatory documents such as Investigator’s Brochures and submission dossiers.
4. Oversees clinical and scientific review of trial data, collaborating with data management and statistics teams to ensure data quality and proper analysis.
5. Ensures inspection readiness, interacts with QA, and prepares for audits and inspections. Reviews abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts for accuracy.
6. May serve as Program Manager for other associates.
7. Supports monitoring and safety data analysis, participates in safety reporting, and may be part of the Safety Management Team.

This hybrid role can be based in London, Dublin, Basel, or Barcelona.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (PharmD, PhD preferred).
• Experience in Neuroscience, Cell & Gene, Rare or Neuromuscular diseases, or Neuroinflammation preferred.

Work Experience:

• ≥ 7 years in clinical research or drug development, with ≥ 3 years in global clinical trial execution.
• Strong knowledge of the therapeutic area and clinical trial methodologies.
• Ability to establish scientific partnerships and manage people, preferably in a global/matrix environment.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Join us to be part of this mission. Learn more: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits: Details available in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Diversity and Inclusion: Committed to an inclusive, diverse work environment.

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