Associate Director, Clinical Sciences – Translational Medicine
Novartis
London, , UK
Hybrid
Global early-phase clinical trial leadership
Clinical protocol development and execution
Cross-functional clinical trial team management
This senior Clinical Sciences role involves leading global, cross-functional Clinical Trial Teams to ensure high quality execution and delivery of clinical data
Job Summary
This senior Clinical Sciences role involves leading global, cross-functional Clinical Trial Teams to ensure high quality execution and delivery of clinical data.
The position offers flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week and requires domestic and international travel to support study activities.
Novartis is committed to building an inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities served.
Matching Summary
This senior Clinical Sciences role involves leading global, cross-functional Clinical Trial Teams to ensure high quality execution and delivery of clinical data.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global early-phase clinical trial leadership
Clinical protocol development and execution
Cross-functional clinical trial team management
Clinical data interpretation and safety analysis
Feasibility assessment and patient insights integration
Budget forecasting and management
Nice-to-have
Mentoring and coaching colleagues
Driving continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborative leadership in matrix environment
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Navigating complexity and ambiguity
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or healthcare
Advanced degree preferred (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent)
~8+ years clinical trials and/or development experience
Experience in early-phase / Translational Medicine clinical development
Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements