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Clinical Development Medical Director

3+ years
$236,600 – $439,400/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 | Oncology | Novartis – New Jersey, USA

Job Summary:

Novartis is hiring a Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) to lead clinical strategy and execution for oncology drug development programs. Based in East Hanover, NJ, this high-impact role requires deep clinical expertise in hematology/oncology and experience in late-phase clinical trials. Collaborate with global medical teams, regulatory partners, and translational medicine experts to bring transformative cancer therapies to patients worldwide.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide medical leadership and strategic input for all clinical deliverables in assigned programs.

  • Lead development of clinical sections of protocols, regulatory documents, and study reports.

  • Drive clinical program execution in partnership with global and regional teams.

  • Ensure safety monitoring and reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety.

  • Support design and review of Clinical Development Plans (CDP) and Integrated Development Plans (IDP).

  • Represent Novartis in internal and external scientific engagements, including regulatory interactions.

  • Collaborate with Translational Medicine and BD&L teams for pre-PoC projects and due diligence assessments.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • MD or equivalent medical degree required.

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in clinical research or drug development.

  • Working knowledge of hematology/oncology, with ability to interpret and present efficacy/safety data.

  • Strong grasp of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory requirements.

  • Demonstrated scientific leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of clinical practice (including residency).

  • Experience managing global or matrix teams.

  • Exposure to regulatory submission processes (IND, NDA, MAA).


Perks & Benefits:

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

  • Performance-based cash bonus

  • Annual equity award eligibility

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off: vacation, personal days, holidays, parental leave

  • Professional development opportunities and a purpose-driven work environment


Company Description:

Novartis is a global leader in oncology drug development, committed to reimagining medicine through innovation and collaboration. With cutting-edge platforms like CAR-T and radioligand therapy, we bring hope to patients across lung, breast, prostate cancers, and hematologic diseases.


Work Mode:

On-site – East Hanover, NJ
Remote work may be possible based on legal entity and manager discretion; relocation not provided.


Call-to-Action:

Ready to shape the future of oncology clinical development? Join Novartis and help bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. Apply now and be part of a team redefining what’s possible in cancer care.