Global Program Head

Novartis • East Hanover, NJ

102d • $274,600 - $509,200

About The Position

As the Global Program Head, you will have critical impact of delivering innovation, which drives Novartis' mission to embark on a journey to reimagine medicine. In this role, you will lead programs through the end-to-end development cycle to seek successful registration and market access. This includes all medical and scientific aspects of clinical trials, programs and studies from the design phase, through implementation and finalization to include scientific and medical input into the final review and sign-off of all pertinent clinical trial.

Requirements

• PhD degree in the related discipline with 10+ years of drug development experience, including experience in Global Program Teams and with dossier submission for new or supplemental indication.
• Deep drug development experience in cardio-renal-metabolism or related disease area.
• Prior exposure to and strong awareness of regulatory / market access / commercialization requirements particularly for US.
• Clinical background relevant to the programs in the development franchise (medical training or experience in program teams).
• Experience in product registration and major health authority interactions.
• Longstanding experience of leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Innovative strategic attitude.

Nice To Haves

• M.D. highly desirable.
• Clinical and or research experience in cardio-renal-metabolism.
• Strong external network in field of cardio-renal-metabolism.
• Strong publication record with expertise recognized in the field of cardio-renal-metabolism or other compelling credentials relevant to cardio-renal-metabolism drug development.
• Experience in using AI/digital in research and or development.

Responsibilities

• Establish program strategy and execute implementation through milestones and decision points by leveraging cross-functional teams.
• Drive and implement short- and long-term project vision and strategy, ensuring alignment across global functions, regions and CPOs.
• Communicate clear strategy to program team and functions and ensure that it is reflected in the operation.
• Contribute to development leadership team and influence direction of area of responsibility with long term approach.
• Lead multidisciplinary team of functional experts focused on securing global regulatory approval, market access and optimized commercial value of the program.
• Ensure quality, compliance (internal and external), within budget, and in a competitive and timely manner, utilizing both internal and external resources necessary.
• Leverage knowledge, experience, understanding of external stakeholders, internal team capabilities and portfolio needs to develop a compelling and innovative vision and strategy for the program.
• Deploy and prioritize resources across development units.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to quality and compliance.
• Report technical complaints, adverse events, special case scenarios related to products within established timelines and protocols.
• Drive talent acquisition among team members and within their sub-teams, including active selection and de-selection and performance management of the core membership of the program team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

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