Clinical Program Leader – Oncology, Novartis Pharma AG in Basel

Keywords

• oncology
• clinical development
• preclinical
• pharmacology
• GCP

Summary

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel is looking for a Clinical Program Leader to provide strategic medical guidance and lead the development of experimental oncology agents from preclinical stage through the Transition Decision Point.

Job Description

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel is seeking a Clinical Program Leader to provide strategic medical and scientific leadership for the development of new experimental oncology agents within the TCO portfolio, from preclinical development through the Transition Decision Point.

Your tasks

• Develop clinical development strategies for new oncology agents (small molecules, biologics, radioligand therapies) within the PE/DC to TDP timeframe
• Lead Biomedical Research Early Program Teams to enable the start of clinical development and support trials needed for TDP
• Integrate preclinical data (pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacokinetics) and interpret implications for clinical development
• Collaborate with clinical scientists to develop protocols, case report forms, and analysis plans for TCO compounds
• Guide the safe, ethical, and efficient conduct of trials under your own responsibility in line with GCP and Novartis SOPs
• Liaise with outside experts, investigators, and regulatory authorities in oncology
• Write and review abstracts and manuscripts for internal and external presentations

Your profile

• MD or DO degree; board-certification in an oncology specialty and PhD-level science preferred
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology organizations, including early clinical oncology programs
• Experience in interpreting preclinical oncology data (molecular biology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicology)
• Strong knowledge of PK/PD and biostatistics applied to clinical development
• Knowledge of GCP and worldwide regulatory requirements for clinical trials
• Fluent English, oral and written
• Substantial publication record and international recognition (for external candidates)

What we offer

• Competitive annual base salary with performance-based bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible
• Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, and wellbeing resources