Summary
Location: Basel, Switzerland. This role is based in Basel. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
The position will be located at the Novartis Headquarters in Basel and will not be located remotely. The role may require up to 5% travel time as defined by the business.
About the Role
We are Clinical Sciences and Innovation at Novartis, a dynamic group of Clinical Trial Leaders who plan and execute early phase trials worldwide. This role supports or leads the clinical science and operations of planning and executing translational medicine clinical trials, collaborating across our global network, partnering with outstanding physicians and scientists, building therapeutic area expertise, and contributing to next‑generation, digital and patient‑centric trial design.
Key Responsibilities
* Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies
* Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, set‑up and recruitment to final reporting
* Lead the matrix‑management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites
* Drive the development of clinical study protocols, clinical operations execution plans and other required documents
* Ensure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycle
* Lead clinical data review (Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
* Support clinical data review (Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
* Contribute to project/program level plans (Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
* Mentor junior team members (as appropriate)
* Support optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and adopt an open learning and sharing environment
* Unleash the value of data and digital within clinical studies; ultimately, help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients
Essential Requirements
* A minimum of a BSc in life sciences is required. An MSc, PharmD or PhD is desired.
* Clinical Sciences Trial Leader: 2‑4 years’ experience in clinical trial management/operations, coupled with broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.
* Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader: 4+ years’ experience in clinical trial management/operations, coupled with broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.
* Leadership potential and well‑developed interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated leadership experience and well‑developed interpersonal skills.
* Track record of collaborating with and influencing a wide range of people, and building strong partnerships.
* Strong project management experience; excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills; used to managing multiple priorities concurrently.
* High change agility, thriving in an open and dynamic environment.
* Ability to learn proactively, tackle issues and take accountability.
* Clear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicator.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience in study design and protocol development/writing is highly desirable.
Accessibility And Accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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