Job Description

#LI-Hybrid
Location: Basel
Internal Title: Executive Director

The Global Head of Molecular and Cellular Sciences will lead an international group of scientists who develop and implement innovative, diverse molecular and cellular biomarker approaches for the entire Novartis clinical portfolio enabling proof of concept/mechanism goals and the development of novel biological/clinical endpoints. Support transition of impactful biomarkers e.g. precision medicine approaches, to external service providers and provide subject matter expertise to the Novartis portfolio

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the development and delivery of diverse biomarker strategies, plans and data across the BR and Dev General Medicine portfolio enabling proof of concept/mechanism goals, understanding of drug safety, the development of translational PK/PD models.

• Provide biomarker expertise to clinical teams who contribute to and implement complex “fit for purpose” biomarker strategies at study, program, and disease area levels in partnership with Disease Areas/Units and all Translational Medicine line functions.

• Maintain “state of the art” science/technical expertise across several diverse molecular and cellular marker areas to enable mid/long term development of innovative clinical endpoints/markers and patient centric/point of care testing.

• Share expertise/knowledge with Oncology/Immune Oncology teams where appropriate.

• Lead the identification and advancement of early precision medicine biomarker approaches for advancement into later stage drug development (in partnership with Clinical Innovation).

• Prioritize and allocate resources across multiple functions within the MCS line function to meet portfolio needs.

Essential Requirements

• PhD and/or MD with broad biology/technology knowledge in the clinical biomarker field

• 10+ years of impactful experience working in Pharma and/or biotechnology R&D business functions, Clinical Research Organization (CRO) or equivalent academic experience leading internal and external high performing diverse teams and matrix organizations

• Demonstrated technical and scientific expertise in multiple areas for development of innovative biomarker solutions

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with good presence and ability to influence and negotiate with senior leadership; experienced presenter and communicator

• Recognized internally and internationally externally by key stakeholders; in depth understanding of external environment/trends; develops a strong professional network

Desirable Requirements:

• Fluent in oral and written English; other languages e.g. German, French, Italian useful but not required

Accessibility 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.

Skills Desired

Accountability, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Communication, Data Science, Decision Making, Drug Development, Drug Discovery Process, Influence, Influencing Skills, Leadership, Life Science, Medical Research, Mentorship, Molecular Biology, People Management, Process Simulation, Professional Presentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Strategy, Well-Being