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(Associate) Clinical Development Director

Novartis
East Hanover, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026
Summary

As our Clinical Development Director in Cardiology you will be responsible for the scientific and clinical strategy of assigned clinical trials, scientific monitoring, and reporting of quality data. In addition, you may be responsible for the clinical and scientific strategy of assigned sections of a clinical development program, depending on the size and complexity.

About The Role

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide clinical leadership, medical and scientific strategic input, and contribute to development of trial related documents (e.g., CTPs, informed consent form, case report forms, data monitoring committee charters, data analysis plan, reports, publications) for assigned clinical trial(s) consistent with Integrated Development Plan (IDP); develop materials for trial-related advisory boards, data monitoring committees, investigators meetings, and protocol training meetings for Novartis local medical organizations.
  • Provide clinical and scientific input and contribute to clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents (e.g., Investigator’s Brochures, Health Authority briefing books, safety updates, submission dossiers, and responses to Health Authorities).
  • In collaboration with appropriate Clinical Trial Team (CTT) members: Ensure clinical support of trials as needed; conduct ongoing medical and scientific review of clinical trial data with Clinical Scientific Expert(s) with appropriate oversight from Medical Lead; manage patient safety reports on trial data to safety and clinical boards (e.g., Safety Management Team (SMT), GCT, GPT) with appropriate oversight from Medical Lead; provide input into final analyses and interpretation including the development of the Clinical Study Report(s) (CSRs), publications and internal/external presentations.
  • Support Therapeutic Area Head (TAH) with contributing to peer-review of IDPs, CTPs, and other clinical documents across various indications and programs, and support development of TA strategies, as needed.
  • May contribute to the medical and scientific evaluation for Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) opportunities.
  • Contribute to talent and career development of CD associates through on-boarding, coaching, and/or mentoring support; develop and foster CD culture; and may contribute to the performance evaluation of CTT members.
  • Contribute to medical/scientific training of relevant Novartis stakeholders on the disease area and compound/molecule. May serve as speaker for franchise medical/scientific training.
  • Contribute to global initiatives (e.g., process improvement, training, SOP development, other Clinical Development line function initiatives).

What You’ll Bring To The Role

  • Advanced degree in life sciences/ healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) is required.
  • 5 years of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV; 2 or more years of contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical trials (e.g. planning, executing, reporting and publishing) in a global/matrix environment in pharmaceutical industry.
  • Proven ability to interpret, discuss and present efficacy and safety data relating to clinical trial(s) or program level.
  • Working knowledge of the disease area is desired with proven ability to interpret, discuss and present efficacy and safety data relating to clinical trial(s) or program level
  • Working knowledge of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes.

Desirable Requirements

  • PharmD, or PhD strongly preferred

Novartis Compensation And Benefit Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $152,600 and $283,400 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

This hybrid role will be based in East Hanover.

There is no relocation package on offer for this role.

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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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary : $152,600 - $283,400

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