Head Of Neuromuscular Diseases, Translational Medicine

Novartis UK

San Diego, California, USA
Base: $288,400 - $535,600; bonus/equity: performan...
Hybrid
Neuromuscular disease biology expertise
Early clinical development leadership
Biomarker and experimental medicine innovation
Serve as a senior scientific and strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the translational strategy for neuromuscular and neurogenetic therapeutic programs

Job Summary

  • Serve as a senior scientific and strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the translational strategy for neuromuscular and neurogenetic therapeutic programs.
  • Lead global translational teams across Phase I–IIa (“Discovery” through TDP), driving implementation of high‑quality development strategies in single or multiple neuromuscular indications.
  • Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

Matching Summary

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; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based cash incentive and annual equity awards; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Neuromuscular disease biology expertise
  • Early clinical development leadership
  • Biomarker and experimental medicine innovation
  • Global, cross-functional team leadership
  • Translational strategy for therapeutic programs

Nice-to-have

  • Culture champion
  • Empowerment, innovation, collaboration
  • External stakeholder interactions
  • Opportunity assessments and due diligence

Key Requirements

  • MD and PhD required
  • Clinical subspecialty training in neurological diseases
  • Deep expertise in neuromuscular disorders and gene therapies
  • 10-15 years of extensive experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech company strongly preferred
  • Direct people management experience

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