ph3Summary /h3 pInternal job title: Director /p pLocation: Basel, Switzerland /p h3About The Role /h3 pTranslational Medicine Discovery Profiling (TMDP) is a group of physicians and clinical researchers who drive innovative science from discovery to the patient through the selection, profiling, and early clinical development of medicines. Medical directors oversee phase 1 first-in-human (FiH) and phase 2 proof‑of‑concept (PoC) and dose range finding (DRF) studies in support for Phase 3 development. Medical directors in translational medicine are key and highly visible members of global cross‑functional project teams that design and implement early research and discovery projects. Medical directors in translational medicine collaborate with colleagues in biology and chemistry to identify targets in diseases with significant unmet medical needs and provide input on likely clinical development pathways, design clinical development plans in collaboration with late phase development, draft clinical trial protocols and serve as medical leads for these trials. As a Medical Director in Translational Medicine Gastroenterology, you will report to the TM Head. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead global clinical trial teams through phase 1 and 2 development /li liDraft the early clinical development plan /li liAct as medical lead for early clinical studies /li liRepresent the team in relevant decision boards /li liServe a primary contact for internal and external key opinion leaders /li liOversee publication and internal/external presentation of clinical study results /li liWork closely with biomarker experts in implementation /li liCollaborate with research scientists to identify, develop and implement strategy for preclinical support of program related objectives /li liActively participate in Health Authority interactions /li /ul h3Essential Requirements /h3 ul liMedical doctor with board certification in gastroenterology. /li liSeveral years of clinical experience treating IBD (UC and CD) patients. /li liAbility to learn fast and work independently. /li liAbility to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization. /li liExcellent communication and presentation skills. /li /ul h3Desirable Requirements /h3 ul liResearch experience (e.g., Ph.D.) is a plus but not a strict requirement. /li liDrug development experience as trial investigator or pharma experience are a plus but not strict requirements. /li liPublications in the field of IBD are a plus but not a strict requirement. /li /ul h3Accessibility And Accommodation /h3 pNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. /p h3Benefits and Rewards /h3 pLearn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. /p pRead our handbook (PDF 30 MB) /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
