Novartis
Healthcare
GlobalProgramClinicalHead(Neuroscience)
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“Global Program Clinical Head (Neuroscience) at Novartis. Skills: Clinical development, Global strategy, Team leadership. Lead global clinical programs. Drive clinical strategy and execution”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery aligned with regulatory needs; Delivery aligned with market access needs; High-quality clinical programs; Patient-centric clinical programs; Timely execution against milestones
Industry & Context.
Benefit-risk assessment; Scientific integrity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MD or equivalent, PhD, or PharmD degree, Experience in Neuroscience, Gene Therapy, Neuromuscular, Neurodegeneration and/or Movement disorders, Extensive expertise in clinical trial design, Extensive expertise in regulatory expectations, Extensive expertise in global development strategy, Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, Deep understanding of benefit-risk assessment, Deep understanding of patient safety considerations, Demonstrated experience engaging external stakeholders
Nice to Have
MD or equivalent degree
What You'll Do.
Lead global clinical programs
Drive clinical strategy and execution
Lead and inspire global clinical teams
Own program-level benefit-risk assessment
Oversee design and delivery of clinical trials
Lead development of key clinical and regulatory documents
Represent Clinical Development in governance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global clinical teams; Cross-functional teams; Matrix environment; External stakeholders; Regulatory authorities; Scientific experts
Communication Scope
Strategic communication; Decision-making
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** Role Type: Hybrid Working, #LI-Hybrid Locations: London, United Kingdom; Barcelona, Spain; Dublin, Ireland Relocation Support: This role is based in either London, Barcelona or Dublin and Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Are you ready to shape the future of clinical development on a global scale? As a Global Program Clinical Head, you will play a pivotal leadership role at the intersection of science, strategy, and patient impact—driving end-to-end clinical development programs across multiple indications. You will lead global clinical teams, define innovative development strategies, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centric clinical programs that meet regulatory and market access requirements. This is a unique opportunity to influence critical decisions, collaborate with leading experts across the organization, and help bring transformative therapies closer to patients worldwide. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** * Lead global clinical programs across indications, ensuring delivery aligned with regulatory and market access needs * Drive clinical strategy and execution through an endorsed clinical development plan aligned to target product profile * Lead and inspire global clinical teams, building collaboration, pace, and accountability across a matrix environment * Own program-level benefit-risk assessment, maintaining strong patient focus and scientific integrity throughout development * Oversee design and delivery of clinical trials, ensuring quality, compliance, and timely execution against milestones * Lead development of key clinical and regulatory documents, ensuring clarity, consistency, and strategic alignment * Represent Clinical Development in governance and external engagements, including interactions with regulators and experts **Essential Requirements** * MD or equivalent (preferred), PhD, or PharmD degree required. Experience and background in Neurosc
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