Experteer Overview
In this role you lead medical and scientific strategy for new oncology agents from preclinical stages through Transition Decision Point, guiding cross-functional teams and external experts. You shape development plans, ensure alignment with regulatory expectations, and drive early clinical strategy that supports future registration. You will mentor teams and represent projects to external stakeholders. This is a high-impact position at Novartis focused on advancing cancer therapies with rigorous scientific leadership.

Compensation / Benefits
• Provide strategic medical leadership for oncology agents in preclinical to TDP phases
• Create clinical development strategies integrating multi-disciplinary input across functions
• Develop Integrated Development Plans (IDPA) aligned with DALs, DEV, S&G, and Commercial
• Lead Biomedical Research Early Program Teams (BPTs) across global projects
• Synthesize preclinical data to inform clinical development decisions and protocols
• Collaborate with clinical scientists to draft protocols, CRFs, analysis plans, and study reports
• Ensure compliance with GCP and Novartis SOPs, guiding safe and ethical trial conduct
• Engage with external experts, investigators, and regulatory authorities; represent projects
• Produce and review abstracts/manuscripts for internal/external dissemination

Tasks
• At least 2 years of pharma/biotech oncology clinical trial experience or equivalent senior academic translational oncology experience
• MD or DO with oncology board-certification; PhD-level science preferred
• Proven expert recognition in oncology; strong publication record for external credibility
• Excellent interpretation of preclinical oncology data (molecular biology, pharmacology, PK/PD, toxicology)
• Strong PK/PD and biostatistics application to clinical development
• Experience analyzing efficacy and safety data in oncology trials
• Knowledge of GCP and global regulatory requirements for oncology trials
• Exceptional medical/scientific writing and communication skills
• Track record of strategic thinking and leadership of cross-functional, global teams
• High ethical integrity and patient-centric mindset

Key requirements
• health, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• performance-based cash incentive
• potential eligibility for annual equity awards
• comprehensive compensation package
• generous time off (vacation, personal days, holidays)