Senior Clinical Development Director

Novartis Farmacéutica; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 204,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmaceutical company is seeking a Sr Clinical Development Director to lead clinical programs in a matrix environment. The role requires extensive experience in clinical research and a strong scientific background, with responsibilities including strategic planning and oversight of clinical trial deliverables. Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and driving innovation in drug development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company contribution

Performance-based cash incentives

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• ≥ 10 years of involvement in clinical research and global drug development.
• Experience in late phase clinical development strongly preferred.
• ≥ 3 years people management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and management of clinical programs.
• Provide clinical leadership for all deliverables in assigned projects.
• Oversee ongoing medical and scientific review of clinical trial data.

Skills

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

PharmD or PhD

Advanced degree in life sciences

Job description

The Sr Clinical Development Director (CDD) in the Cardio Development Unit is responsible for leading the strategic planning and management of the assigned clinical program(s) from an end-to-end clinical development perspective. As a CDD in the TA, you will have oversight of the clinical development for the assigned programs and drive the execution of the clinical development plan. In addition, you will enable an empowered organization, which can navigate in a matrix environment and adjust quickly to business needs.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• P roviding clinical leadership and strategic input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned project or section of a clinical program. Clinical deliverables may include clinical sections of individual protocols or sub studies consistent with the Integrated Development Plans (IDP), clinical data review, program specific standards, clinical components of regulatory documents/registration dossiers, and publications
• Leading development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents
• Driving execution of the section of the clinical program in partnership with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors (GTDs), and regional/country medical associates, if applicable
• Overseeing/conducting ongoing medical and scientific review of clinical trial data with Clinical Scientific Expert(s) with appropriate oversight from Medical Lead
• Supporting (Sr.) GPCH in ensuring overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section and may be a core member of the Safety Management Team, supporting overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety
• As a clinical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards
• Contributing to scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders on the disease area and compound/molecule. May serve as speaker for franchise medical/scientific training and may be the Program Manager of other associates

Work Experience:

• Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required. PharmD, or PhD strongly preferred
• ≥ 10 years of involvement in clinical research, global drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV. ≥ 5 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. Experience in late phase clinical development strongly preferred
• Solid scientific writing skills
• Experience with regulatory submissions (IND, NDA/BLA, CTA/MAA) preferred
• Solid and advanced scientific acumen and ability to analyze and interpret scientific literature and data. Strong affinity with data, data quality and analysis.
• Preferred knowledge and/or experience of assigned therapeutic area
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong scientific partnership with key internal and external stakeholders
• ≥ 3 years people management experience required; this may include management in a matrix environment*

The salary for this position is expected to range between $204,400and $379,600 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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Division Development

Business Unit Universal Hierarchy Node

Location USA

State New Jersey

Site East Hanover

Company / Legal Entity U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Alternative Location 1 Cambridge (Massachusetts), Massachusetts, USA