Novartis
Biopharmaceutical
ExecutiveDirector,DevelopmentSciences
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“Executive Director, Development Sciences at Novartis. Skills: Development Sciences leadership, pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, bioanalysis, toxicology, biomarker sciences, translational sciences, AOC platform strategy, regulatory submissions, team leadership. Lead the Development Sciences organization and provide strategic direction across pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, bioanalysis, toxicology, biomarker sciences, and allied translational sciences areas. Define and implement i”
What You'll Achieve.
advancing translational understanding of the Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOC) platform; shaping integrated development strategies; enabling high-quality portfolio decisions; defining fit-for-purpose development strategies across programs; ensuring scientific rigor in execution; building partnerships; supporting data-driven decision-making; differentiated development strategies; contributing to regulatory submissions; ensuring rigorous and efficient program execution; enhancing insight generation, efficiency, and decision-making
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; strategic thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD or PharmD in pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, toxicology, biomarker sciences, pharmaceutics, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline, Significant biopharmaceutical industry experience, typically 12 or more years, spanning preclinical and clinical drug discovery and development, including senior leadership responsibility, Demonstrated people leadership experience, including hiring, mentoring, coaching, and developing scientific talent, Experience supporting development programs involving biologics, monoclonal antibodies, oligonucleotide therapeutics, and or RNA-based medicines, understanding of global regulatory requirements and experience contributing to submissions such as INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, and BLAs, Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment and influence across teams and organizational levels, Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of scientific rigor and sound judgment
Nice to Have
Experience in neuroscience or neuromuscular disease, Experience in bioanalytical assay development and biomarker strategy, Familiarity with late-stage development and registration-enabling activities, Experience applying digital tools, AI, or machine learning to scientific decision-making and development execution, Track record of external scientific visibility through publications, presentations, or industry engagement
What You'll Do.
Lead the Development Sciences organization and provide strategic direction across pharmacokinetics
clinical pharmacology
and allied translational sciences areas
Define and implement integrated platform and program strategies from discovery through registration
Advance translational understanding of the AOC platform to support data-driven decision-making and differentiated development strategies
Oversee pharmacokinetic
and nonclinical safety contributions to regulatory submissions and supporting documentation
Support health authority interactions by ensuring high-quality scientific input into development and regulatory strategies
Drive cross-functional collaboration across discovery
and other key partner functions to ensure rigorous and efficient program execution
and develop a high-performing scientific team
including oversight of scientists based at the San Diego site
Serve as a scientific thought leader internally and externally through collaborations
and participation in relevant scientific forums
Promote operational excellence through disciplined execution
continuous improvement
and effective use of resources
Leverage digital tools
to enhance insight generation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead a cross-functional scientific organization; Drive cross-functional collaboration across discovery, development, regulatory, and other key partner functions; work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment and influence across teams and organizational levels; collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; publications; presentations
Process & Methodology
Define and implement integrated platform and program strategies, program execution
Full Job Description
**Band** Level 7 **Job Description Summary** #LI-Hybrid Internal Title: Executive Director Location: San Diego, CA We are seeking an accomplished and visionary scientific leader to join us as Executive Director, Development Sciences. In this highly visible role, you will lead a cross-functional scientific organization spanning pharmacokinetics, bioanalysis, quantitative pharmacology, biomarker sciences, and toxicology across discovery, early development, and potentially late-stage development. You will play a critical role in advancing translational understanding of the Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOC) platform, shaping integrated development strategies, and enabling high-quality portfolio decisions. As Executive Director, Development Sciences, you will provide strategic and scientific leadership across a broad translational sciences remit, with particular emphasis on pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, bioanalysis, preclinical safety, and biomarkers. You will be responsible for defining fit-for-purpose development strategies across programs, ensuring scientific rigor in execution, and building strong partnerships across research, development, regulatory, and portfolio teams. This role requires a leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong organizational leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization. You will also lead and develop scientists based at the San Diego site and serve as an important internal and external representative of the organization. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the Development Sciences organization and provide strategic direction across pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, bioanalysis, toxicology, biomarker sciences, and allied translational sciences areas * Define and implement integrated platform and program strategies from discovery through registration * Advance translational understanding of the AOC platform to support data-driven decision-making a
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