Clinical Development Medical Director (Neuroscience)Job ID REQ-10049315 May 01, 2025 United Kingdom Summary TheClinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) is the global clinicalleader responsible for defined program activities and deliverables,such as submission activities and briefing books, under theleadership of the GPCH or Sr CDMD. About the Role Majoraccountabilities: - Provides clinical leadership and strategicmedical input for all clinical deliverables within assignedprograms, including protocols, clinical data review, standards,regulatory documents, and publications. - Leads development ofclinical sections of regulatory documents such as Investigator’sBrochures, briefing books, safety updates, and submission dossiers.- Drives execution of clinical program sections in collaborationwith global functions, Clinical Trial Heads, and regional medicalassociates. - Provides medical oversight and leadership for trials,may act as medical monitor, and contributes to data analysis,interpretation, and CSR development. - Supports overallbenefit/risk assessment and safety monitoring, participating insafety reporting and potentially serving on Safety ManagementTeams. - Provides medical input into development plans andcontributes to disease standards for new areas. - Engages withexternal stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, keyopinion leaders, and patient groups, representing Novartis andleading or co-chairing steering committees as needed. -Collaborates with research teams to transition pre-proof of conceptprojects to development decisions and may assist in targetidentification and due diligence. - Ensures career development ofteam members through performance management, onboarding, training,and mentoring. Qualifications: - MD or equivalent degree; MedicalBoard certification preferred. - Clinical practice experience of ≥4years, with a background in neurology, cell/gene therapy, rare orneuromuscular diseases, or neuroinflammation preferred. WorkExperience: - At least 5 years in clinical research or drugdevelopment, with 3+ years in global clinical trials, especiallylate-phase development. - Strong scientific acumen, knowledge ofclinical trial design, regulatory processes, and therapeutic areas.- Minimum of 1 year of people management experience, preferably ina global or matrix environment. Why Novartis? Our purpose is toreimagine medicine to improve and extend lives. Join us to be partof this mission and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.#J-18808-Ljbffr
