Summary
Role Type: Hybrid Working.
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.
About The Role
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 Neuroscience, Gene Therapy, Neuromuscular, Neurodegeneration and/or Movement disorders is essential for this position.
Extensive expertise in clinical trial design, regulatory expectations, and global development strategy
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders in complex matrix settings
Deep understanding of benefit-risk assessment and patient safety considerations in clinical development
Demonstrated experience engaging external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities and scientific experts
Strong strategic thinking, communication, and decision-making skills to drive clarity and momentum globally
Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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