Clinical Development Medical Director - Neuromuscular

Key Responsibilities 

• Focused in Neuroscience, with Neuromuscular experience if strongly preferred, but we would be open to experience in neuro-degeneration, muscular disorders and neuroinflammation. 
• Provide clinical leadership and strategic medical input across assigned global clinical development programs 
• Lead development of clinical sections for regulatory submissions, briefing documents, and investigator materials 
• Drive execution of clinical programs in partnership with trial leaders and cross-functional global teams 
• Oversee trial data review, interpretation, and reporting including clinical study reports and publications 
• Support benefit-risk assessment and safety monitoring in collaboration with patient safety teams 
• Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, and advisory boards 
• Contribute to clinical strategy, standards development, and global initiatives across the development function 

 
Essential Requirements 

• Medical degree required, with clinical training and medical specialization in either Neuromuscular or Neuroscience / Neurodegeneration and/or Movement disorders  
• Expertise in Gene Therapy research especially CAR-T is highly desirable 
• Several years of experience gained in clinical research or global drug development across early and late phases 
• Proven experience leading or contributing to global clinical trials, including planning, execution, and reporting 
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and good clinical practice standards
• Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and clinical data 
• Experience working effectively in global, cross-functional, and matrixed environments with diverse stakeholders 
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders 

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

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)