Translational Medicine Director/Associate - Cardiovascular & Metabolic
Novartis
Summary
As a Cardiovascular Metabolism (CVM) TM Expert, you will collaborate with the CVM TM Head or other experienced TM Experts to develop high value decision-strategies for the Translational Medicine component of drug development projects and to lead global cross-functional project teams through the PoC phase and beyond.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead global project teams through PoC phase to drive implementation of the PoC strategy; participate in project teams through program life cycle from NTRC to registration
- Responsible for clinical portions of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) through PoC
- Acts as medical monitor for one or more clinical studies
- Communicate clinical team matters to project teams and relevant decision boards (such as the Disease Area Decision Board)
- Convene relevant (internal and external) leaders to consider proposed approach to PoC
- Evaluate clinical centers and foster communication with crucial collaborating investigators
- Oversee publication and external presentation of PoC clinical study results
- Accountable for compound related biomarker strategies; work closely with biomarker experts in implementation
- In collaboration with research scientists identify, develop and implement strategy for preclinical support of program related objectives; this includes assessment of medical need, proposal of clinical development pathways, and review of preclinical data for clinical implications and other relevant activities
- Participate in team presentations to Health Authorities as TM Expert
Essential Requirements
- Doctoral degree, MD required with clinical subspecialty training preferred in cardiovascular disease or endocrinology/metabolic disease; Additional PhD/post-doctoral equivalent research preferred
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech company, CRO, or academic medical center, or related experience; 5 plus years to be considered for Director level
- Recognized for medical expertise
- Recognized for scientific expertise and passion for science: respected by colleagues internally and externally, having made significant contributions to the field and created / established new concepts; record of high quality publications in international scientific journals
- Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills
- Independence: Able to work independently on study planning and execution, and with supervision on project planning
- Leadership of Collaborations: Able to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization
- Innovation: Seeks out new clinical discovery opportunities and PoC approaches
- Additional consideration for candidates with advanced research experience in data science, genetics/genomics, artificial intelligence applied to clinical research, or digital/wearable health science
- Fluent oral and written English
Requirements
- Doctoral degree, MD required
- Clinical subspecialty training preferred in cardiovascular disease or endocrinology/metabolic disease
- Additional PhD/post-doctoral equivalent research preferred
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech company, CRO, or academic medical center, or related experience
- 5 plus years to be considered for Director level
- Recognized for medical expertise
- Recognized for scientific expertise and passion for science
- Record of high quality publications in international scientific journals
- Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills
- Able to work independently on study planning and execution
- Able to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization
- Seeks out new clinical discovery opportunities and PoC approaches
- Advanced research experience in data science, genetics/genomics, artificial intelligence applied to clinical research, or digital/wearable health science preferred
- Fluent oral and written English
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Performance-based cash incentive
- Annual equity awards
- Generous time off package
- Vacation
- Personal days
- Holidays
Company overview
Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As an innovative medicines company, Novartis focuses on developing high-value treatments that address society's greatest disease burdens through technology leadership in research and development. The company operates across five core therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases; immunology; neuroscience; oncology; and hematology. With a workforce of approximately 75,883 employees worldwide, Novartis reaches nearly 300 million patients across 118 countries. The company leverages advanced technology platforms including targeted protein degradation, cell therapy, gene therapy, radioligand therapy, and xRNA to develop breakthrough treatments. Novartis maintains a strong portfolio of oncology drugs and generics while continuously expanding its pipeline through strategic acquisitions and internal research. The company's commitment extends beyond drug development to ensuring global access to medical innovations through novel access approaches and patient assistance programs.