Head Of Neuromuscular Diseases, Translational Medicine

Novartis

San Diego, California, USA
Base: $288,400 - $535,600 py; bonus/equity: perfor...
Hybrid
Translational medicine leadership
Neuromuscular disease expertise
Early clinical development
As the Head of Neuromuscular Diseases within Translational Medicine, you will serve as a senior scientific and strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the translational strategy for neuromuscular and neurogenetic therapeutic programs

Job Summary

  • As the Head of Neuromuscular Diseases within Translational Medicine, you will serve as a senior scientific and strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the translational strategy for neuromuscular and neurogenetic therapeutic programs.
  • You will lead or integrate global, cross-functional teams to design, implement, and execute cutting-edge translational strategies, and act as an influential thought partner in neuromuscular disease biology, clinical development, and emerging therapeutic modalities.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

As the Head of Neuromuscular Diseases within Translational Medicine, you will serve as a senior scientific and strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the translational strategy for neuromuscular and neurogenetic therapeutic programs.

Salary

Base: $288,400 - $535,600 per year; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards; Benefits: Comprehensive health, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Translational medicine leadership
  • Neuromuscular disease expertise
  • Early clinical development
  • Global cross-functional team leadership
  • Biomarker and experimental medicine innovation
  • Clinical trial design and execution

Nice-to-have

  • People management experience
  • Mentorship and talent development
  • Culture champion promoting innovation
  • External stakeholder engagement

Key Requirements

  • MD and PhD with clinical subspecialty training
  • 10-15 years translational medicine experience
  • Deep expertise in neuromuscular disorders and gene therapies
  • Experience leading complex global programs
  • Pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience preferred

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