Novartis UK is seeking a Director of Nonclinical Safety Assessment with expertise across multiple therapeutic areas to provide leadership in nonclinical safety strategies and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in drug development and direct interactions with global health authorities, ensuring successful clinical trial initiation
Job Summary
Provide global, end to end nonclinical safety leadership across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities, ensuring scientifically robust, fit for purpose, and regulatory compliant safety strategies.
Serve as the primary Preclinical Safety (PCS) authority on cross functional R&D teams and in interactions with global Health Authorities.
Success is defined by timely clinical entry, robust regulatory outcomes, and strong cross functional trust in PCS scientific leadership.
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Novartis UK is seeking a Director of Nonclinical Safety Assessment with expertise across multiple therapeutic areas to provide leadership in nonclinical safety strategies and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in drug development and direct interactions with global health authorities, ensuring successful clinical trial initiation.
Salary
$185,500 - $344,500 per year
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nonclinical safety leadership
Global Health Authority interactions
Cross-functional R&D teams
Multiple therapeutic areas and modalities
Regulatory compliant safety strategies
Nice-to-have
Scientific and regulatory expertise
Strong problem solving capability
Mentoring and coaching colleagues
Key Requirements
Advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, DVM, PharmD, or equivalent) or DABT
5+ years nonclinical safety Project Team member experience
8+ years nonclinical drug development experience
Expertise across multiple modalities
Proven track record of direct interaction with global Health Authorities