Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader, Translational Medicine

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies
• Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, set-up and recruitment to final reporting
• Lead the matrix-management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites
• Drive the development of clinical study protocols, clinical operations execution plans and other required documents
• Ensure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycle
• Lead clinical data review
• Contribute to project/program level plans
• May mentor junior team members
• Support optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and adopt an open learning and sharing environment

• Unleash the value of data and digital within clinical studies Ultimately, YOU will help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients

Essential Requirements:

Education: A minimum of BSc in life sciences is required. A MSc, PharmD or PhD is desired.
• 4+ years’ experience in clinical trial management/operations, coupled with a broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.  
• Demonstrated leadership experience and well-developed interpersonal skills
• A track record of collaborating with and influencing a wide range of people, and of building strong partnerships
• Strong project management experience; excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills; used to managing multiple priorities concurrently
• High change agility, thriving in an open and dynamic environment. Able to learn proactively, tackle issues and take accountability
• Clear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicator

Desirables:
• Experience in study design and protocol development/writing is highly desirable

Benefits and Rewards:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $130,400 - $195,600/year for Senior Clinical Scientist; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.