Senior Oncology Clinical Program Leader

Novartis Group Companies; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 249,000 - 462,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a senior CPL to lead strategic medical guidance for preclinicalto-clinical oncology development. The role requires MD/DO with oncology board certification and preferred PhD, plus strong English communication and cross-functional leadership.

The position is hybrid in Cambridge, MA, and involves coordinating global teams, designing development plans, and ensuring GCP compliance throughout translational programs in oncology.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and oncology board certification preferred.
• Experience leading oncology clinical development strategies.
• Excellent medical writing and regulatory knowledge.
• Strong collaboration across global matrix teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic medical and scientific leadership to the project team on oncology agent development.
• Creates clinical development strategies within PE/DC to TDP timeframe.
• Lead Biomedical Research Early Program Teams to start clinical development.
• Integrates preclinical data to guide clinical development decisions.
• Collaborates with clinical scientists to develop protocols and reports.
• Applies GCP knowledge and company standards to trials.
• Liaises with external experts and regulatory authorities.
• Writes abstracts/manuscripts for presentations and publications.
• Mentors CPLs and supports continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic medical guidance

Clinical development

Medical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Fluent English

Education

MD or DO degree

Board-certification in oncology

PhD in science (preferred)

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a senior CPL to lead strategic medical guidance for preclinicalto-clinical oncology development. The role requires MD/DO with oncology board certification and preferred PhD, plus strong English communication and cross-functional leadership.

The position is hybrid in Cambridge, MA, and involves coordinating global teams, designing development plans, and ensuring GCP compliance throughout translational programs in oncology.