Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence Director

Novartis Farmacéutica; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in London seeks a Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence Director. This role involves strategic planning and operational support for clinical programs, requiring over 5 years in clinical research. The director will enhance clinical trial processes and engage stakeholders. A medical degree and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of involvement in clinical research or drug development.
• More than 3 years of experience in conducting clinical trials through all phases.
• Strong skills in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational support to the C-ISRC.
• Develop processes, tools, and resources for C-ISRC.
• Engage with external stakeholders and internal partners.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Influencing without formal authority

Fluent in English

Education

MD or advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare

PharmD or PhD preferred

Job description

Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence Director

Job ID REQ-10044491

Mar 31, 2025

Summary

The Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence Director will provide strategic, scientific planning and operational execution support to the Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence to deliver on the CD program excellence goals aligned with the overall CD strategy and vision.
The role will support the scientific and operational activities of CD Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee (C-ISRC) and work closely with Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence, C-ISRC Leads, CD(M)Ds and trial teams, as well as cross functional partner functions as needed.

This role is based in the UK / London and in a hybrid working approach

About the Role

• Provides scientific and operational support to the Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee (C-ISRC), supporting, as requested, the Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence with the review of Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) and Key clinical documents (Study protocols, DMC charters, etc), to maintain high levels of quality and consistency across the therapeutic areas.
• Develops harmonized processes, tools and resources to enable a seamless C-ISRC process
• Supports and acts as delegate to the Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence in activities like interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, data monitoring committees, advisory boards etc.) and internal NVS stakeholders as needed.
• Supports enhancement and simplification of the Novartis clinical development approach (CDP, clinical trial designs, protocol and its review) to improve speed and outcome success of clinical programs.
• Engages the CD(M)Ds and the broader CD community around clinical learnings across therapeutic areas. Supports the CD talent step-up strategy. Supports strategic directions for professional CD capability building.
• Supports the Head Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence to build cross-function collaborations and initiatives leading to a step-wised transition to the futuristic digital clinical trial era.

Education and minimum experience

• MD or advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. PharmD, or PhD strongly preferred
• More than 5 years of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV.
• More than 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
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution verbal and written communication skills
• Strong skills at influencing without formal authority
• Fluent oral and written English

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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

Job ID REQ-10044491

Protocol & Clinical Program Excellence Director