Head Of Neuromuscular Diseases, Translational Medicine

Novartis UK

San Diego, California, USA
Base: $288,400.00 - $535,600.00; bonus/equity: per...
Hybrid
Neuromuscular disease biology
Translational strategy
Early clinical development
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: $288,400.00 - $535,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for 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
  • translational strategy
  • early clinical development
  • biomarker innovation
  • experimental medicine

Nice-to-have

  • thought partner
  • culture champion
  • external stakeholder interactions

Key Requirements

  • MD and PhD required
  • 10-15 years of experience
  • clinical subspecialty training in neurological diseases
  • deep expertise in neuromuscular disorders
  • gene therapies experience
  • pharmaceutical/biotech company experience preferred

Work Rights

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