Clinical Development Medical Director (Neuroscience)

Novartis; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Development Medical Director to lead global clinical activities and deliverables. This pivotal role involves providing clinical leadership, overseeing trial execution, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical research and drug development, particularly in neurology or related fields. Join a mission-driven organization committed to reimagining medicine and improving lives, where your expertise will shape the future of healthcare. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree required.
• Advanced knowledge and clinical training in a medical/scientific area required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership and strategic input for clinical deliverables.
• Leads development of clinical sections of regulatory documents.
• Drives execution of clinical programs in partnership with global functions.

Skills

Clinical Research

Clinical Trials

People Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Coaching

Cross-Functional Teams

Lifesciences

Risk Monitoring

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Advanced knowledge in medical/scientific area

Job description

Job Description Summary
The Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) is the Global clinical leader of defined and assigned program level activities and deliverables (e.g. submission activities, briefing books etc.), or clinical trial(s), under the leadership of the GPCH or Sr CDMD.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Provides clinical leadership, scientific and medical strategic input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned or defined program activities as applicable. Clinical deliverables may include (sections of) individual protocols consistent with the Integrated Development Plans (IDP) and CDP, clinical data review, program specific standards, clinical components of regulatory documents/registration dossiers, and publications
• Leads development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents (e.g., Investigator's Brochures, briefing books, safety updates, submission dossiers, and responses to Health Authorities)
• Drives execution of the section of the clinical program in partnership with global line functions, assigned Clinical Trial Heads (CTHs), and regional/country medical associates if applicable
• Provides medical oversight and leadership of trials and may act as medical monitor. Provides input into final analyses and interpretation including the development of the Clinical Study Report(s) (CSRs), publications and internal/external presentations"
• Supports GPCH or Sr CDMD in ensuring overall benefit/risk assessment and monitor safety of the molecule for the assigned section on an ongoing basis and may be a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT), and supports overall program safety reporting (e.g., Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs), Drug Safety Update Reports (DSURs), and other safety related documents) in collaboration with Patient Safety
• May be assigned to provide medical input into IDP/CDP and CTP reviews and contributing/driving development of disease clinical standards for new disease areas.
• As a medical expert, supports the GPCH or CDH/TAH in interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, data monitoring boards, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups), internal stakeholders (e.g., CTT, Research, Translational Medicine, Global Medical Affairs, Marketing, HE&OR), and internal decision boards. As the medical/clinical lead interacts with and represents Novartis to global key opinion leaders and experts and may lead or co-chair steering committees for defined clinical trials or section of a clinical development program
• May work with Biomedical Research/Translational Medical Sciences to drive transition of pre-PoC (Proof of Concept) projects to DDP (Development Decision Point) and with BD&L (Business Development & Licensing) including target identification and due diligences together with other medical matters, as assigned by the CDH
• 9)Ensures career development of Program reports and other clinical colleagues through active participation in the performance management and talent planning processes. Provides on-boarding, training, & mentoring support

Minimum Requirements:

• MD or equivalent medical degree required.
• Advanced knowledge and clinical training in a medical/scientific area (e.g., internal medicine or sub-specialty) required, with Medical Board certification preferred;
• Clinical practice experience ≥ 4 years (including residency) preferred
• Experience/Background in Neurology, Cell and/or Gene, Rare or neuromuscular diseases or Neuroinflammation strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

• ≥ 5 years of involvement in clinical research or global drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV. ≥ 3 years of contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g., planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry. Experience in late phase clinical development preferred
• Solid and advanced scientific acumen and ability to analyze and interpret scientific literature and data
• Advanced knowledge of assigned therapeutic area
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong scientific partnership with key stakeholders
• Thorough knowledge of ICH, GCP, clinical trial design and methodology, statistical analysis methodology, and regulatory/ clinical development process
• 1 year or more of people management experience required, this may include management in a matrix environment. Global people management experience desirable

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired
Budget Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Cross-Functional Teams, Lifesciences, People Management, Risk Management, Risk Monitoring