Medical Director, Gastroenterology, Early Clinical Development
REQ-10077152
May 07, 2026
LOC_GB
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global clinical trial teams through phase 1 and 2 development
- Draft the early clinical development plan
- Act as medical lead for early clinical studies
- Represent the team in relevant decision boards
- Serve a primary contact for internal and external key opinion leaders
- Oversee publication and internal/external presentation of clinical study results
- Work closely with biomarker experts in implementation
- Collaborate with research scientists to identify, develop and implement strategy for preclinical support of program related objectives
- Actively participate in Health Authority interactions
Essential Requirements:
- Medical doctor with board certification in gastroenterology.
- Several years of clinical experience treating IBD (UC and CD) patients.
- Ability to learn fast and work independently
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable Requirements:
- Research experience (e.g., Ph.D.) is a plus but not a strict requirement
- Drug development experience as trial investigator or pharma experience are a plus but not strict requirements.
- Publications in the field of IBD are a plus but not a strict requirement
Role Requirements
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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DIV_RE
Research
LOC_GB
London (The Westworks)
GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.
FCT_RD
Full time
Regular
No
