Novartis
Director, Therapeutic Area Biomarker Lead (Neuroscience)
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Salary Range: £83,510.00 - £155,090.00
Office Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
Work Model: Hybrid (12 days per month on-site if living within 50 miles of our London office) / Remote (if living beyond 50 miles of our London office)
Relocation Support: Novartis is unable to offer relocation support - please only apply if this location is accessible to you.
About this Role:
Make a meaningful impact where science meets patient care—join us in shaping the future of neuroscience. As Director, TABL (Neuroscience), you’ll play a key role in bringing innovative therapies closer to patients by translating scientific discovery into real-world clinical impact. You’ll work alongside passionate, cross-functional teams across research, development, and data science, contributing your expertise to advance precision medicine across a diverse portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your influence, lead with purpose, and help unlock new possibilities for patients while collaborating in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Job Description Major Accountabilities:
- Accountable for development and implementation of the biomarker strategy for a portfolio of program(s)/disease indication and coordinates biomarker and diagnostics related elements for clinical projects as appropriate in close collaboration with research, development, precision medicine and commercial
- Identifies potential project hurdles, provides solutions and establishes contingency plans.
- Represents Biomarker Development (BMD) on Biomedical Research (BR) or Development project team(s)
- Responsible for supervising, training, and mentoring of Biomarker Experts, and to ensure line function excellence with respect to administrative efficiency, scientific and technical achievement
- Proactively contributes expert biomarker input into key clinical and regulatory documents including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, Investigational New Drug application (IND) / Investigational Medicinal Product Dossiers (IMPDs) and New Drug Application/Biologics License Applications within agreed timelines and addresses all regulatory requirements with minimal supervision
- Responsible for the biomarker component of study protocols, reports, project summaries and development plans within agreed timelines and which meet regulatory requirements.
- Prepare appropriate responses to Health Authority questions (globally)
- Leads/co-leads Translational Data Science Committee (TDSC) and analytical clusters as relevant to their disease areas or asset, oversees biomarker analyses together with the biomarker sub team and integrates, interprets and reports data to project teams and other customers
- Leads Biomarker sub-teams and coordinates with appropriate sub-team members and ensures implantation of project strategy and/or prepares summary documentation
- Maintains and enhances technical and drug development expertise (e.g. training courses, external meeting attendance), and trains other BMD associates. May act as technical / scientific subject matter expert in key BMD related area
- Publishes internally and/or externally as main contributor; patent applications; reviews current literature in own discipline and related areas and proactively shares
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Role Requirements:
- Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Pharmacy with strong background in biomarker development or related biological sciences
- Minimum eight to ten years’ experience in drug development functions such as biomarker or translational science
- At least five years’ experience within a relevant line function in industry, academia, or regulatory agency
- Extensive knowledge of disease biomarkers, pharmacology, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluation
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and experience supporting clinical and regulatory documentation
- Demonstrated success leading and influencing multidisciplinary global project teams, with strong negotiation skills
- Proven leadership with strong coaching, mentoring, and people management capabilities
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written; additional languages are an advantage
- Excellent organizational and project skills
- Strong coaching, mentoring and people management skills
Benefits & Rewards:
At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: GB£ 83,510 - 155,090
The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process. You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines. Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
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Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired:
- Analytical Skill (Inactive)
- Analytical Skill (Inactive)
- Analytical Thinking
- Chemical Biology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Trials
- Collaboration
- Communication Skills (Inactive)
- Curious Mindset
- Data (Inactive)
- Data Analysis
- Decision Making
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Detail-Oriented
- Drug Development
- Drug Discovery Process
- Ethics
- Gene Therapy- Leadership (Inactive)
- Influence (Inactive)
- Laboratory (Inactive)
- Leading Project Teams
- Lifesciences (Inactive)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Medical Research {+ 11 more}
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