Job ID

REQ-10080890

Jun 23, 2026

USA

Available in:
English

Summary

Join us in a high-impact leadership role at the forefront of Oncology drug development. As Senior Global Program Safety Team Lead, you will bring clinical insight, strategic thinking, and strong leadership to complex safety decisions, helping shape development pathways and advance medicines that could change patients' lives.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities Manage an efficient and successful disease area within the Therapeutic Area (TA)/Development Unit (DU) Medical Safety organization, which provides robust medical and science-driven contribution to BenefitRisk evaluation throughout product lifecycle to enable Novartis to provide impactful medicines to patients worldwideEnhance scientific and clinical experience of Medical Safety physicians / scientists through continuous training and coaching. Prepares safety objectives and evaluates and manages performance of the Medical Safety associates within the TA/DU. Identifies talents and high potential associates and is able to defend and discuss in front of leadership team. Together with associates identifies carrier development opportunities and support associates in the carrier pathProvide expert safety input to the clinical development program for assigned projects/products and be an active member of the Global Program Team (GPT), Global Clinical Team (GCT) and Clinical Trial Team (CTT) -Is responsible for safety issue management from formation of Global Program Team (GPT) through Life Cycle ManagementResponsible for overall signal detection, monitoring, evaluation, interpretation and appropriate management of safety information, based on information from all relevant line functions, post-marketing data, and other sourcesResponsible for documentation/tracking/record keeping of the assigned compounds medical safety activities and for responses to inquiries from regulatory authorities or health care professionals on safety issuesLeading the preparation of the safety strategy for health authority responses and strategy, in collaboration with other project team membersContribute to and often leading the development of departmental and functional/business unit goals and objectiveEssential Requirements Medical Degree or equivalent (preferred), PhD, PharmD or equivalent graduate level health care professional degree required. Specialty Board certification desirableMinimum 5 years clinical experience postdoctoralAt least 7 years progressive experience in drug development in a major pharmaceutical company (of which 5 years in a global position), including 5 years in safety at a medical positionSolid expertise in preparing or contributing to preparation of clinical safety assessments and regulatory reports/submissions involving safety information - to include NDA submission documentsSubstantial experience in leading cross-functional, multicultural teamsStrong experience with (safety or others) issue managementExtensive experience in drug development, clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, scientific methodology, statistics and writing of publicationStrong leadership skills including coaching; motivating and directing, and fostering teamwork. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and peersLanguages:Fluent English (both spoken & written) is required. Additional languages are an advantage.Beneficial skills and knowledge:Post graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Medicine; Master of Public Health in Epidemiology (or equivalent)Strong negotiation and conflict management skillsStrong experience with medical writing and delivering high quality documents such as RMPs, PSURsThis is your opportunity to lead at the forefront of Oncology development and influence the future of patient safety on a global scale. Apply now to join Novartis and help bring transformative therapies to patients worldwide.Closing date for applications: 06 July 2026Benefits & Rewards The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $248,500 and $461,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations:The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Accessibility & Reasonable AccommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Division

Development

Business Unit

Development

Location

USA

State

New Jersey

Site

East Hanover

Company / Legal Entity

U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Research & Development
Development
USA

Job ID

REQ-10080890

Sr. Global Program Safety Team Lead - Oncology

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Job ID

REQ-10080890

Sr. Global Program Safety Team Lead - Oncology

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Skills:
Adobe Acrobat, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Trial, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Cross-Functional, Disease, Documentation, Drug Development, English Language, Epidemiology, Healthcare, Leadership, Legal, Marketing, Medical Organizations, Medical Products, Medical Writing, Medicine, Multicultural, Negotiation Skills, New Drug Application, Oncology, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Pharmacovigilance, Product Lifecycle, Product Testing, Project Development, Public Health, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Reports, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, Scientific Method, Statistics, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player

About the Company:
Novartis AG

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more

Industry:
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals

Founded:
1996