Medical Director, Global Health (Translational Medicine)

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a TM Expert for Global Health to develop strategies for drug development projects. This hybrid role involves collaboration with global teams and requires a doctoral degree, preferably in Hematology or Pediatrics. The ideal candidate will have experience in pharma or biotech, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovative science.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in pharma, biotech, CRO, or academic medical centers.
• 5+ years for Director level.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement strategies for preclinical support.
• Lead global project teams through early development stages.
• Act as medical monitor for clinical studies.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer Satisfaction

Medical Research

Translational Medicine

Education

Doctoral degree (MD preferred)

Job description

Job Description Summary

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Novartis has a long-term commitment to Global Health, including communicable diseases like malaria and non-communicable diseases. Novartis first supported sickle cell disease (SCD) care over 50 years ago with the development of chelators for managing iron overload. While treatment options have increased, access has not kept pace. In Africa, it is estimated that 50-90% of infants born with SCD die in childhood.

Novartis BioMedical Research (BR) is the innovation engine of Novartis, collaborating across the company and beyond, focusing on new technologies that could lead to therapeutic breakthroughs. Translational Medicine (TM) is the clinical research arm of BR, with about 900 associates globally. TM plays a pivotal role in bringing innovative medicines to patients by developing new therapies and bridging drug discovery and clinical application.

The TM Discovery & Profiling (TMDP) group of physicians and clinical researchers drives science from discovery to patient, overseeing early-phase clinical trials to demonstrate safety and efficacy, and supporting later phases through pharmacology profiling. TM experts are integral members of global project teams, designing and implementing early research and discovery projects that culminate in clinical trials. They collaborate with biology and chemistry colleagues to identify disease targets with unmet needs and provide input on clinical development pathways.

As a TM Expert for Global Health, you will collaborate with the Therapeutic Area Head or other TM Experts to develop decision strategies for drug development projects and lead global cross-functional teams.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence at the Westworks London office three days a week.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and implement preclinical strategies in collaboration with research scientists, including assessing medical needs, proposing development pathways, and reviewing preclinical data for clinical implications.
• Lead global project teams through early development phases and participate throughout the program lifecycle.
• Manage clinical aspects of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) up to the Transition Decision Point (TDP).
• Act as medical monitor for clinical studies.
• Communicate clinical team matters to project teams and decision boards.
• Organize relevant internal and external leaders to discuss development approaches.
• Evaluate clinical centers and foster investigator collaborations.
• Oversee publication and presentation of clinical study results.
• Develop and oversee biomarker strategies, working closely with biomarker experts.
• Participate in team presentations to Health Authorities as a TM Expert.

Essential Requirements:

• Doctoral degree, MD preferred, with subspecialty training in Hematology or Pediatrics with Sickle Cell expertise; additional PhD or post-doctoral research and board certification are advantageous.
• 1-2 years’ experience in pharma, biotech, CRO, or academic medical centers; 5+ years for Director level.
• Interest/experience in Global Health.
• Recognized medical and scientific expertise, with significant contributions and publications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Innovative mindset seeking new discovery opportunities.
• Additional experience in data science is a plus.
• Passion for science.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve lives. Join us! Learn more: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to an inclusive, diverse work environment.

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Skills Desired: Active Directory, AI, Biostatistics, Classification Systems, Clinical Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Customer Satisfaction, Drug Discovery, Electronic Components, Lifesciences, Medical Research, Modeling and Simulation, Patient Care, Personalized Medicine, Sales, Selling Skills, Translational Medicine.