Global Program Clinical Head

Job Description Summary

The Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) in CVM is the global clinical leader responsible for one or more clinical programs across indications, involving one or multiple compounds. The GPCH owns the risk benefit assessment for the program(s), and as the leader of Global Clinical Team(s) (GCT) is accountable for the design, implementation, and execution of a clinical development program(s) to support decision milestones, regulatory requirements and market access. The GCPH may contribute to disease area strategy

Job Description

Major accountabilities :

Leads the GCT, represents Clinical Development on the Global Program Team (GPT)

May serve as the Clinical Development Representative on Biomedical Research clinical / project teams to drive transition of pre-PoC (Proof of Concept) projects to Development Decision Point (DDP)

May support Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) activities Post-DDP, leads the development and execution of the clinical strategy.

Develops an endorsed Integrated Development Plan (IDP) in line with the Target Product Profile (TPP) which is designed for successful global regulatory approval / market access for one or multiple treatment indications and / or multiple programs

Leads the creation of clinical components of key documents (e.g., Clinical Trial Protocols (CTPs), Investigator's Brochures, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), regulatory documents including maintenance of product licenses, registration dossiers, value dossiers, pharmacoeconomic dossiers) with high quality and consistency with IDP and TPP.

Supports registration, market access, commercialization, and maintenance of product licenses (e.g., Core Data Sheet, Periodic Safety Update Report, clinical benefit-risk assessment for license renewals) for the compound(s)

Together with Patient Safety, ensures continuous evaluation of drug safety profile, including safety monitoring of clinical studies and signal detection from post-marketing surveillance. Serves as a core member of the Safety Management Team (SMT)

As the medical expert, leads interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, data monitoring committees, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups), internal stakeholders (e.g., Research, Translational Medicine, Global Medical Affairs (GMA), Marketing, Health Economics & Outcomes Research), and internal decision boards.

Minimum requirements :

What you'll bring to the role :

MD or equivalent (preferred) PhD, or PharmD degree required

6 years professional experience with (MD or equivalent) OR 10 years (PhD or PharmD) of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through III / IV, including submission dossiers required

Cardiovascular disease expertise, experience in cardio-immunology is highly desired

Advanced knowledge of assigned therapeutic area required, with the capability to innovate in clinical development study designs that provide relevant evidence to decision-makers, and to interpret, discuss and present clinical trial or section program level data

Thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory / clinical development process required

Experience with submissions and health authorities required

Demonstrated ability to establish strong scientific partnership with key stakeholders

Demonstrated leadership and management skills with a documented track record of delivering high quality projects / submissions / trials in a global / matrix environment (including remote) in pharmaceutical or biotech industry

The salary for this position is expected to range between $261,100 / year to $484,900 / 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.

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Salary Range

$261,100.00 - $484,900.00

Skills Desired

Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Disease Area Knowledge, Drug Development, Leadership, People Management, Risk Management, Strategy Development