Clinical Sciences Trial Leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Operationally and scientifically lead/co-lead early phase clinical studies (Phase 1 first in human/patient trials, Phase 2a proof of concept trials).
• Drive and deliver assigned aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, set-up and conduct to final reporting.
• Support or lead the matrix-management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites.
• Contribute to development of clinical study protocols and other required documents.
• Ensure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Support clinical data review.
• 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, YOU will help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients.

Essential Requirements:

•  BSc or MSc in life sciences required; PhD or PharmD (preferred).

• 1+ years’ highly relevant experience within pharma clinical trial management/operations and demonstrated accountability in leading clinical trial aspects, coupled with a good knowledge of the drug development field.
• 1+ year experience in early phase clinical trial operations preferred.
• Strong project management experience; excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills; used to managing multiple priorities concurrently.
• Leadership potential and well-developed interpersonal skills. A track record of collaborating with and influencing a wide range of people, and of building strong partnerships.
• High change agility, thriving in an open and dynamic environment. Able to learn proactively, tackle issues and take accountability.
• Clear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicator.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $119,700 and $222,300/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.