Clinical Development Medical Director - Renal

Job Description Summary

The 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 Therapy Area, you will have oversight of the clinical development for the assigned programs and drive 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.

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

Providing or supporting 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, 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 (Proof of Concept) projects to DDP (Development Decision Point) and with BD&L (Business Development & Licensing) including target identification and due diligences together with other medical matters, as needed.

Required Experience

Essential

MD or equivalent medical degree is required in addition to advanced knowledge and clinical training.

Clinical practice experience (including residency / fellowship) and board certification or eligibility in Nephrology

Experience in clinical research or drug development preferred

Experience in an academic clinical research or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV required.

Experience in contributing to and accomplishing 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

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary :

The salary for this position is expected to range between $236,400and $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.

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

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Salary Range

$236,600.00 - $439,400.00

Skills Desired

Clinical Trials, Cross-Functional Teams, Data Analysis, Data Monitoring, Drug Development, Drug Discovery, Medical Research, Medical Strategy, People Management