Clinical Development Medical Director - Neuromuscular

Novartis Farmacéutica; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Farmacéutica is seeking a professional in Dublin for a role focused on neuroscience and clinical leadership. The position involves providing strategic medical input across global programs, leading regulatory submissions, and engaging with stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a medical degree with experience in clinical research, particularly in neuromuscular fields or gene therapy. The job offers a hybrid working model and a chance to thrive within a global team.

Qualifications

• Medical degree required, with clinical training in Neuroscience or Neuromuscular.
• Several years of clinical research experience.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across global clinical development programs.
• Lead development of clinical sections for regulatory submissions.
• Drive execution of clinical programs in partnership with global teams.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Analysing scientific data

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

Medical degree with specialization

Job description

Role Type: Hybrid Working. Locations: London, United Kingdom; Barcelona, Spain; Dublin, Ireland.

Relocation Support: This role is based in either London, Barcelona or Dublin and Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Key Responsibilities

Focused in Neuroscience, with Neuromuscular experience if strongly preferred, but we would be open to experience in neuro‑degeneration, muscular disorders and neuroinflammation.

• Provide clinical leadership and strategic medical input across assigned global clinical development programs.
• Lead development of clinical sections for regulatory submissions, briefing documents, and investigator materials.
• Drive execution of clinical programs in partnership with trial leaders and cross‑functional global teams.
• Oversee trial data review, interpretation, and reporting including clinical study reports and publications.
• Support benefit‑risk assessment and safety monitoring in collaboration with patient safety teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and advisory boards.
• Contribute to clinical strategy, standards development, and global initiatives across the development function.

Essential Requirements

• Medical degree required, with clinical training and medical specialization in either Neuromuscular or Neuroscience/Neurodegeneration and/or Movement disorders.
• Expertise in Gene Therapy research especially CAR‑T is highly desirable.
• Several years of experience gained in clinical research or global drug development across early and late phases.
• Proven experience leading or contributing to global clinical trials, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and good clinical practice standards.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and clinical data.
• Experience working effectively in global, cross‑functional, and matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Benefits and Rewards

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