Clinical Development Medical Director - Rheumatology

Novartis; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Clinical Development Medical Director for Rheumatology. This role involves leading clinical strategy for trials, ensuring high-quality data reporting, and managing team development. The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical and research experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of clinical practice experience.
• 5+ years in clinical research or drug development.
• Experience in all phases of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic medical input for project deliverables.
• Drive execution of program sections in partnership with global functions.
• Oversee scientific review of trial data and serve as study medical monitor.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Scientific partnership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Board certification

Job description

Clinical Development Medical Director - Rheumatology

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Job Summary

As our Clinical Development Medical Director in the Immunology Development Unit, you will be responsible for the scientific and clinical strategy of assigned clinical trials, scientific monitoring, and reporting of quality data.

About The Role

The Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) for Rheumatology is the clinical leader for program-level activities, such as submission activities and briefing books, or for large, complex trials under the leadership of the (Senior) GPCH. You may lead a section of a clinical program, such as an indication, a new formulation, or a specific development phase.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic medical input for project deliverables, including protocol sections, data review, regulatory documents, and publications.
• Drive execution of program sections in partnership with global functions, Trial Directors, and regional medical teams.
• Oversee scientific review of trial data; serve as study medical monitor if needed.
• Support safety monitoring and reporting, contributing to safety documents and collaboration with Patient Safety.
• Contribute to development standards and provide medical input for reviews and external interactions.
• Support transition of pre-PoC projects and collaborate with BD&L for target identification and due diligences.
• Ensure career development of team members through performance management, onboarding, training, and mentoring.
• Contribute to medical training and serve as a speaker for the franchise.
• Lead or participate in global initiatives for process improvement, training, and SOP development.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or equivalent medical degree; Board certification preferred.
• 4+ years of clinical practice experience; 5+ years in clinical research or drug development.
• Experience in all phases of clinical trials and advanced knowledge of the therapeutic area.
• Strong scientific partnership skills, GCP knowledge, and regulatory understanding.
• People management experience, preferably in a global matrix environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Location options include Basel, London, Barcelona, Madrid, or Dublin. Novartis is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Additional Information

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