Medical Director, Gastroenterology, Early Clinical Development

#LI-Hybrid Internal job title: Director Location: Basel, SwitzerlandTranslational Medicine Discovery & Profiling (TMDP) is a group of physicians and clinical researchers who drive innovative science from discovery to the patient through the selection, profiling, and early clinical development of medicines. Medical directors oversee phase 1 first-in-human (FiH) and phase 2 proof-of-concept (PoC) and dose range finding (DRF) studies in support for Phase 3 development. Medical directors in translational medicine are key and highly visible members of global cross-functional project teams that design and implement early research and discovery projects. Medical directors in translational medicine collaborate with colleagues in biology and chemistry to identify targets in diseases with significant unmet medical needs and provide input on likely clinical development pathways, design clinical development plans in collaboration with late phase development, draft clinical trial protocols and serve as medical leads for these trials. As a Medical Director in Translational Medicine Gastroenterology, you will report to the TM Head.Key Responsibilities: Lead global clinical trial teams through phase 1 and 2 developmentDraft the early clinical development planAct as medical lead for early clinical studiesRepresent the team in relevant decision boardsServe a primary contact for internal and external key opinion leadersOversee publication and internal/external presentation of clinical study resultsWork closely with biomarker experts in implementationCollaborate with research scientists to identify, develop and implement strategy for preclinical support of program related objectivesActively participate in Health Authority interactionsEssential Requirements: Medical doctor with board certification in gastroenterology.Several years of clinical experience treating IBD (UC and CD) patients.Ability to learn fast and work independentlyAbility to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.Excellent communication and presentation skillsDesirable Requirements:Research experience (e.g., Ph.D.) is a plus but not a strict requirementDrug development experience as trial investigator or pharma experience are a plus but not strict requirements.Publications in the field of IBD are a plus but not a strict requirementAccessibility and Accommodation:Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.