Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology Nuclear Medicine (MD)

Novartis • East Hanover, NJ

88d • $236,600 - $439,400 • Remote

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Board Certification Nuclear Medicine
• Previous global people management experience is preferred, though this may include management in a matrix environment

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 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

Benefits

• Health, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
• Performance-based cash incentive
• Eligibility for annual equity awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree