Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology Nuclear Medicine (MD)

Job Description Summary

Onsite
#LI-Onsite
East Hanover, New Jersey

About the role:
As the Senior Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD), you will lead the strategic planning and management of the assigned clinical program from an end-to-end clinical development perspective. As Sr CDMD, 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. We are striving to develop treatments for Lung, Breast & Prostate Cancers, MDS & AML, CML and sickle-cell disease, and are pushing the boundaries of innovation with CAR-T and Radioligand therapies.

 

Job Description

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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The ideal location for this role is the East Hanover site but remote work may be possible (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If associate is remote, all home office expenses and any travel/lodging to East Hanover for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
 

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 3 years of experience in clinical research or drug development with expertise in nuclear medicine

• 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.

Desired Requirements:

• Board Certification Nuclear Medicine
   

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $236,600 and $439,400 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.  To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.
 

Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

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Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

 

Salary Range

$204,400.00 - $379,600.00

 

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Cross-Functional Teams, Lifesciences, People Management, Risk Management, Risk Monitoring