Global Program Clinical Head

Novartis; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in neuroscience seeks a Global Program Clinical Head to lead clinical development for innovative therapies. In this hybrid role, you will oversee product development, collaborate with regulatory and market access teams, and drive strategic initiatives. Your expertise in clinical research, particularly in neuroscience, will be pivotal in guiding projects from concept to market. Join a passionate community dedicated to improving patient outcomes and making a significant impact in the field of neuroscience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in clinical research or drug development, including Phases I-III/IV.
• Strong partnership and leadership skills in a global/matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the Clinical Development plan.
• Leading a cross-functional team and ensuring alignment with strategy.
• Interacting with external stakeholders and monitoring drug safety.

Skills

Clinical Research

Drug Development

Neuroscience Expertise

Clinical Trial Design

Regulatory Processes

Leadership Skills

Education

MD or PhD

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Summary

With over 60 years of history in neuroscience, Novartis has brought landmark therapies to patients with Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, Depression, and Migraine. We have a world-class pipeline in neuro-inflammation, neurodegeneration, psychiatric, and neuromuscular diseases. Our holistic R&D approach includes cutting-edge molecules, comprehensive technology, biomarkers, and digital therapeutics to propose better solutions for patients worldwide.

About The Role

As Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH), you will be the clinical lead for Neuroscience, overseeing full development products. You will contribute to overall strategy in collaboration with functions such as Regulatory Affairs and Market Access. Your responsibilities include developing and implementing the Clinical Development plan, leading a cross-functional team, ensuring alignment of early development plans with strategy, and leading licensing evaluations. You will also develop and execute the disease area strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing clinical input to support Business Development & Licensing activities.
• Driving the transition of pre-PoC projects to Development Decision Point.
• Contributing to the Integrated Development Plan aligned with the Target Product Profile for regulatory approval and market access.
• Creating and implementing Clinical Development strategies supporting decision analysis and resource allocation.
• Leading the creation of clinical documents with high quality and consistency.
• Interacting with external stakeholders (regulatory authorities, KOLs, patient groups) and internal teams (Research, Medical Affairs).
• Monitoring drug safety and signal detection from post-marketing surveillance.
• Supporting registration, market access, and product license maintenance.
• Planning and executing publication and communication strategies.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• MD or PhD with 10+ years in clinical research or drug development, including Phases I-III/IV and submissions.
• A passion for Neuroscience.
• Expertise in Neuroscience, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory processes.
• Strong partnership and leadership skills in a global/matrix environment.

Desirable

• MD or MD/PhD in Neurology, with experience in Cell & Gene, Rare, or Neuromuscular diseases.

This is a hybrid role based in Basel, London, or Barcelona.

Why Novartis

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