Expression of Interest: Medical Directors (MD)

Overview

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Novartis .Summary: Are you ready to reimagine medicine and make a real impact on patients’ lives? At Novartis, we’re transforming the future of healthcare. As a Medical Director, you’ll be at the forefront of clinical innovation, guiding breakthrough therapies from concept to reality. You’ll collaborate with world-class scientists, clinicians, and cross-functional teams to shape strategies that matter. If you’re passionate about science, driven by purpose, and eager to lead with integrity in a global environment—we want to hear from you.About The Role: Novartis is growing and we regularly have openings for Medical Director across our RandD function in London and Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership: Provide strategic medical input and leadership for all clinical deliverables within assigned projects or clinical programs.

Regulatory Documentation: Lead the development of clinical sections for trial and program-level regulatory documents (e.g., protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports).

Program Execution: Drive the execution of clinical trials in collaboration with global line functions, Global Trial Directors, and regional/country medical associates.

Safety Oversight: Support the Global Program Clinical Head (GPCH) in ensuring the safety of the molecule, including participation in the Safety Management Team and collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues.

Strategic Planning: Contribute to the Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Integrated Development Plan (IDP), and disease area clinical standards.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a medical expert in interactions with internal stakeholders (e.g., Translational Medicine, Business Development and Licensing) and external partners.

Innovation and Transition: Support the transition of pre-proof-of-concept projects to full development and contribute to target identification and due diligence processes.

Qualifications

Education: MD or equivalent medical degree required.

Experience:

Clinical research or drug development.

Clinical practice experience (4+ years including residency) preferred.

Deep expertise in core therapeutic areas including Radioligand therapy (RLT), Immunology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Nephrology, Oncology, T-Charge (CAR-T).

Skills:

Strong understanding of GCP, clinical trial design, and regulatory processes.

Proven ability to interpret and present clinical data.

Effective communicator with experience in matrixed, global environments.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Read our handbook to learn about how we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: Novartis Life Handbook.

Benefits and OrganizationLI# hybrid

Why NovartisHelping 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 to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.

Locations and OpportunitiesLondon, England, United Kingdom

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom

Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

Additional roles and opportunities across London and surrounding areas are listed on the Novartis careers site.

Job Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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