Global Program Clinical Head

Job Description Summary

The (Senior)* Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) is the global clinical leader responsible for one or more clinical programs across indications, involving one or multiple compounds.
As the leader of Global Clinical Team(s) (GCT), the GPCH is accountable for the design, implementation, and execution of a clinical development program(s) to support decision milestones, regulatory requirements, market access and owns the risk benefit-assessment for the program(s). The GCPH contributes to the disease area strategy.

 

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Leading the GCT and representing Clinical Development on the Global Program Team (GPT)
• Leading the creation of clinical components of key documents (e.g., Clinical Trial Protocols (CTPs), Investigator’s Brochures, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), regulatory documents including maintenance of product licenses, registration dossiers, value dossiers, pharmaco-economic dossiers) with high quality and consistency with Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Target Product Profile (TPP). Supports registration, market access, commercialization, and maintenance of product licenses (e.g., Core Data Sheet, Periodic Safety Update Report, clinical benefit-risk assessment for license renewals) for the compound(s)
• May serve as the Clinical Development Representative on Biomedical Research clinical/project teams to drive transition of pre-PoC (Proof of Concept) projects to Development Decision Point (DDP)
• Post-DDP, leading the development and execution of the clinical strategy. Developing an endorsed (IDP) in line with the Target Product Profile (TPP) which is designed for successful global regulatory approval/market access for one or multiple treatment indications and/or multiple programs
• Where applicable, supporting Business Development & Licensing (BD&L) activities

Minimum Requirements:

• MD or equivalent (preferred), PhD, or PharmD degree required, specialization in a subspecialty may be needed.
Advanced clinical training/knowledge in disease area (Cardiology) preferred with 6 years (MD or equivalent)
• 10 years (PhD or PharmD) of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an industry environment spanning clinical activities in Phases I through III/IV, including submission dossiers
• Advanced knowledge of assigned therapeutic area preferred, with the capability to innovate in clinical development study designs that provide relevant evidence to decision-makers, and to interpret, discuss and present clinical trial or section program level data
• 5 years people management experience required; this may include management in a matrix environment
• Thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory/clinical development process
• Experience with submissions and health authorities required.

* Final job title (Senior GPCH, Level 7 / GPCH, Level 7) and associated responsibilities will be commensurate with the successful candidates’ level of expertise

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $261,100/year to $484,900/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. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

 

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