Summary
Novartis Pharma is seeking a Clinical Research Medical Advisor to provide strategic and tactical clinical leadership for development and priority research programs. This role is accountable for clinical/medical aspects of trials, investigator engagement, and optimizing clinical trial execution. The position may cover multiple countries and involves close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Lead clinical strategy and execution for Development and Research programs/trials.
- Gather clinical/medical/scientific insights to optimize trial implementation.
- Identify and engage qualified investigators with strong recruitment potential.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and maintain high-quality clinical data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Medical Affairs, Patient Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, etc.) to support successful trial execution.
- Provide clinical/medical expertise to support trial feasibility, ethics approvals, and site selection.
- Develop clinical training plans and drive recruitment strategies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, GCP, and internal policies.
- Act as a scientific/clinical/medical expert in interactions with regulatory authorities, medical experts, and patient advocacy groups.
- Support safety monitoring, pharmacovigilance, and risk mitigation in trials.
Minimum Requirements:
- M.D., Ph.D., or Pharm.D. (M.D. preferred)
- Good clinical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory requirements and policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to clinical trials.
- Ability to manage clinical trials from a medical/scientific perspective
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Agility to work across different therapeutic areas
- Proficiency in English and Polish (both spoken and written)
- Ability to travel up to 50%, including internationally (and possibly to other countries in East Europe)
Nice to have:
- Experience in Immunology (Dermatology, Rheumatology, Allergology)
- Previous experience as Clinical Research Medical Advisor
Benefits and Rewards:
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:
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