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Clinical Development Medical Director - Cardiovascular & Metabolic

4-5 years
$236,400 – $439,600/year
10 July 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Clinical Development Medical Director – Cardiovascular & Metabolic | Novartis | East Hanover, NJ

Job Summary

Novartis is hiring a Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) for its Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolic therapeutic area. Based on-site in East Hanover, New Jersey, this leadership role drives scientific and clinical strategy, oversight of complex global clinical trials, and cross-functional alignment on program deliverables. The CDMD is a strategic medical expert supporting trial design, execution, regulatory submission, and publication strategy.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead medical strategy and clinical input across trial designs, protocols, safety reviews, and regulatory documentation.

  • Act as a medical monitor and provide scientific oversight in collaboration with global trial teams.

  • Contribute to data interpretation, trial reporting, and briefing documentation for regulatory engagement.

  • Collaborate with Translational Medicine and Business Development on early-phase transitions and due diligence.

  • Support benefit-risk assessment, safety reporting, and interactions with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, KOLs, and patient advocacy groups.

  • Mentor clinical team members and contribute to medical training and scientific engagement.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent medical degree; cardiology training strongly preferred

  • Board certification and 4+ years of clinical practice experience (including residency) desirable

  • Minimum 5 years of clinical research or pharma drug development experience

  • Demonstrated success leading clinical trials from planning through submission

  • Strong knowledge of GCP, trial design, and regulatory frameworks

  • Global/matrixed team experience, ideally with people management responsibilities


Perks & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $236,400 – $439,600/year

  • Performance-based compensation, sign-on bonus, RSUs, and discretionary awards

  • Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) plan with company contribution

  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave

  • Onboarding support and ongoing professional development


Company Description

Novartis Pharmaceuticals is a global leader in drug innovation, with a legacy of advancing treatments across cardiovascular, metabolic, and other therapeutic areas. The company combines scientific expertise and technology to transform health outcomes and improve lives.


Work Mode

On-site – East Hanover, New Jersey


Call-to-Action

Are you an experienced MD ready to lead high-impact clinical development in cardiovascular and metabolic medicine? Join Novartis and drive innovation in global healthcare.

Apply today and be part of shaping the future of pharma.