Your Key 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
• Support the 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 GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal stakeholders and decision boards
   

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Role Requirements:

Essential 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) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in clinical research or drug development.
• Experience in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I-4 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 Oncology is required, with proven ability to interpret, discuss and present efficacy and safety data relating to clinical trials.
• 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.

Preferred Requirements:

• Urology experience, experience with urology, bladder cancer, prostate, women's cancer (endometrial)
   

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Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $257,600-$386,400 /year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical locations, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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