Company: Novartis
Location: London
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you will lead early clinical development activities within TMDP to support FiH and PoC studies. You will work on cross-functional teams with biology, chemistry, and late-phase groups to shape clinical development plans and study protocols. You will interact with Health Authorities and external experts to drive early program strategy and dissemination of results. The position offers a global, visible platform to influence translational medicine from discovery toward patient impact, with a collaborative, hybrid work environment in London.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible and hybrid working options
- minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
- insurance plans
- retirement plans
- wellbeing resources
- global recognition programs
Responsibilities
- Lead global clinical trial teams through phase 1 and 2 development
- Draft the early clinical development plan
- Act as medical lead for early clinical studies
- Represent the team in decision boards
- Serve as primary contact for internal and external key opinion leaders
- Oversee publication and internal/external presentation of clinical study results
- Collaborate with biomarker experts in implementation
- Work with research scientists to develop preclinical support strategies
- Participate actively in Health Authority interactions
Key requirements
- Medical doctor with board certification in gastroenterology or relevant medical specialty
- Several years of clinical experience treating IBD (UC and CD) patients
- Ability to learn fast and work independently
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- strong communication
- team leadership
- collaboration
- Clinical trials execution
- Data analysis
- Drug development
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Posted: October 1st, 2026