Clinical Development Medical Director (Neuroscience)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Development Medical Director specializing in Neuroscience. This pivotal role involves providing clinical leadership and strategic medical input for various clinical deliverables, including regulatory documents and clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in clinical research and drug development, particularly in late-phase trials. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to reimagining medicine and improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects and collaborate with global teams.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree; Medical Board certification preferred.
• Clinical practice experience of ≥4 years in neurology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership and strategic medical input for clinical deliverables.
• Leads development of regulatory documents and drives execution of clinical programs.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Strategic Medical Input

Clinical Trial Design

Data Analysis

Regulatory Processes

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

Clinical Development Medical Director (Neuroscience)

Job ID REQ-10049315

May 01, 2025

United Kingdom

Summary

The Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) is the global clinical leader responsible for defined program activities and deliverables, such as submission activities and briefing books, under the leadership of the GPCH or Sr CDMD.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• Provides clinical leadership and strategic medical input for all clinical deliverables within assigned programs, including protocols, clinical data review, standards, regulatory documents, and publications.
• Leads development of clinical sections of regulatory documents such as Investigator’s Brochures, briefing books, safety updates, and submission dossiers.
• Drives execution of clinical program sections in collaboration with global functions, Clinical Trial Heads, and regional medical associates.
• Provides medical oversight and leadership for trials, may act as medical monitor, and contributes to data analysis, interpretation, and CSR development.
• Supports overall benefit/risk assessment and safety monitoring, participating in safety reporting and potentially serving on Safety Management Teams.
• Provides medical input into development plans and contributes to disease standards for new areas.
• Engages with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and patient groups, representing Novartis and leading or co-chairing steering committees as needed.
• Collaborates with research teams to transition pre-proof of concept projects to development decisions and may assist in target identification and due diligence.
• Ensures career development of team members through performance management, onboarding, training, and mentoring.

Qualifications:

• MD or equivalent degree; Medical Board certification preferred.
• Clinical practice experience of ≥4 years, with a background in neurology, cell/gene therapy, rare or neuromuscular diseases, or neuroinflammation preferred.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years in clinical research or drug development, with 3+ years in global clinical trials, especially late-phase development.
• Strong scientific acumen, knowledge of clinical trial design, regulatory processes, and therapeutic areas.
• Minimum of 1 year of people management experience, preferably in a global or matrix environment.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend lives. Join us to be part of this mission and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.