Senior Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD)- Nuclear Medicine

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; City Of London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare organization is looking for a Senior Clinical Development Medical Director in Nuclear Medicine. This role involves leading strategic planning and clinical programs impacting patients worldwide while ensuring safety across complex trials. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, significant clinical experience, and expertise in nuclear medicine and oncology. Join us to shape the future of medicine with innovative treatments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of clinical practice experience, including residency.
• At least 3 years in clinical research or drug development with nuclear medicine expertise.
• Proven experience across Phases I–IV clinical activities in academic or industry settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic input for all deliverables within assigned programs.
• Drive execution of clinical programs and trials in collaboration with global and regional teams.
• Act as a medical expert in interactions with internal stakeholders and external decision boards.

Skills

Clinical Trials

Cross-Functional Teams

Data Analysis

Data Monitoring

Drug Development

Drug Discovery

Medical Research

Medical Strategy

People Management

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Location: London, United Kingdom or Dublin, Ireland; Barcelona, Spain

Join Novartis in shaping the future of medicine as a Senior Clinical Development Medical Director in Nuclear Medicine.

In this pivotal role, you will lead strategic planning and execution of clinical programs that push the boundaries of innovation, including radioligand therapies and cutting‑edge treatments for cancer and rare diseases.

Your expertise will drive global clinical development, influence regulatory strategies, and ensure patient safety across complex trials.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients worldwide while collaborating in a dynamic, empowered environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic input for all deliverables within assigned programs.
• Lead development of clinical sections for trial and program‑level regulatory documents.
• Drive execution of clinical programs and trials in collaboration with global and regional teams.
• Support overall safety of assigned molecules and contribute to Safety Management Team activities.
• Provide medical input into Clinical Development Plans and Integrated Development Plans.
• Contribute to disease clinical standards for new therapeutic areas and innovative treatments.
• Act as a medical expert in interactions with internal stakeholders and external decision boards.
• Foster effective scientific partnerships with key opinion leaders and strategic collaborators.

Essential Requirements

• MD or equivalent medical degree with advanced clinical training in relevant medical/scientific area.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical practice experience, including residency.
• At least 3 years in clinical research or drug development with nuclear medicine expertise.
• Proven experience across Phases I–IV clinical activities in academic or industry settings.
• Minimum 2 years contributing to global clinical trials in a matrix pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong knowledge of oncology and ability to interpret and present efficacy and safety data.
• Working knowledge of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective scientific partnerships with key stakeholders.

Desirable Requirements

• Board Certification in Nuclear Medicine

Why Novartis?

We believe new insights, perspectives, and ground‑breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Join us and help reimagine medicine for millions of patients worldwide.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

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

If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Skills Desired

Clinical Trials, Cross‑Functional Teams, Data Analysis, Data Monitoring, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Medical Research, Medical Strategy, People Management