Medical Director, Translational Medicine Immunology

This position is located in East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA and does not have the ability to be located remotely.

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About the role:
As a recognized expert in the field, you will have a key impact on the entire Novartis pipeline, transitioning programs from preclinical through early clinical and ultimately to full development focusing on Ph1 and Ph2a trials. As a Translational Medicine Expert (TME) you will work with teams to carry out strategies for the Translational Medicine component of drug development projects from Research to clinical Ph2 in single or multiple indications. You will be responsible for clinical monitoring and integrated safety data review during and after the live phase of a study. In collaboration with BD&L team you will evaluate the risks and benefits of potential in-licensing opportunities, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of external programs in terms of TM's scope of responsibility.

Your Key Responsibilities:
• Provide medical and scientific expertise and leadership and drive success of early global programs (Ph1 and Ph2a)
• Responsible for clinical monitoring and integrated safety data review during and after the live phase of a study.
• Drive analysis of studies and presents results to relevant decision boards and communicate clinical team matters to global project teams and relevant boards
• Evaluate clinical centers and foster communication with crucial collaborating investigators, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders
• Provide medical and scientific leadership and expertise to all line functions on the study team.
• Support Translational Research in developing new indications, endpoints and biomarkers, using in vitro, in vivo, or in silica methods
• In collaboration with research scientists, identify, develop, and implement strategy for preclinical support of clinical program-related scientific objectives. This includes assessment of medical need, proposal of clinical development pathways, and re-view of preclinical data for clinical implications, and other relevant activities.
• Provide scientific expert assessments and support for in-licensing opportunities, including due diligences/BD&L
• Represent clinical Translational Medicine aspects to Health Authorities and other stake- holders (e.g. payers, patient advocacy groups).
• Oversee publication strategy for TM studies; lead writing of scientific publications; present study results externally where appropriate

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $257,600 - $386,400/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.