*Senior Clinical Development Medical Director - Renal

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

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical leadership and strategic medical input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned project or section of a clinical program.
• Leading development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents.
• Driving execution of the assigned clinical program and/or clinical trial in partnership with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors (GTDs), and regional/country medical associates, where applicable.
• Supporting (Senior) Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) in ensuring overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section, and may act as a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT), supporting overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues.
• Supporting the Clinical Development Head (CDH) by providing medical input into Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Clinical Trial Protocol (CTP) reviews, and contributing to/driving development of disease clinical standards for new disease areas.
• As a medical expert, supporting the (Sr.) GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards.
• May work with NIBR (Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research/ Translational Medical Sciences) to drive transition of pre-PoC projects to DDP and with BD&L including target identification and due diligences together with other medical matters, as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• MD or equivalent medical degree is required in addition to advanced knowledge and clinical training in medical/scientific area; Clinical practice experience 4 years (including residency) and board certification or eligibility in disease area preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in clinical research or drug development.
• Experience in an academic clinical research or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV required.
• 2 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 required.
• Working knowledge of disease area is required, with proven ability to interpret, discuss and present efficacy and safety data relating to clinical trial(s) and proven ability to understand and interpret basic and clinical scientific research reports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective scientific partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes.
• Previous global people management experience is preferred, though this may include management in a matrix environment.

Compensation and Benefits

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: £96,036.50 - 137,195.00 - 178,353.50 GBP Annual. The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. We provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. Long-term equity awards may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Additional Notes

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process. Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

Compliance and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

Skills

• Clinical Trials
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Data Analysis
• Data Monitoring
• Drug Development
• Drug Discovery Process
• Medical Research
• People Management

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