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HybridMay consider DWA, but candidates local to onsite preferred\nExperience will determine which level 6 (Senior CPL or CPL) is appropriate after interview process based on skills and experience.\nCPL: Provides strategic medical guidance and leads the development of experimental oncology agents in the TCO portfolio, beginning with PE / DC (Portfolio Entry / Drug Candidate) of preclinical development and continuing through TDP (Transition Decision Point).\nJob Description\nMajor Accountabilities\nProvides strategic medical and scientific leadership and expertise to all line functions on the project team for the development of new oncology agents (e.g., small molecules, biologics, radioligand therapies) that are in preclinical development, typically beginning at the PE / DC\nCreates clinical development strategies for new oncology agents within the PE/ DC to TDP timeframe. The development strategy combines the CPL’s medical knowledge with the expertise of colleagues in a wide range of other disciplines (e.g., Clinical Pharmacology, Biostatistics) to optimize the clinical development strategy. Delivers solutions within functions, across functions, and on global projects, developing independent approach to TCO strategy. \nAlthough registration studies are not within the responsibility of TCO, the CPL must provide an early clinical development strategy that foresees and supports subsequent registration trials. Development of the Integrated Development Plan Approval (IDPA) in alignment with CPL Disease Area Leads (DALs), Development (DEV), Strategy & Growth (S&G), and Commercial teams\nLead Biomedical Research Early Program Teams (BPTs) to enable the start of clinical development and continuing through clinical trials needed to support TDP. May lead multiple global project teams\nIntegrates preclinical information (pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmacokinetics) and interprets implications for clinical development, as articulated in the Investigator’s Brochure and First-in-Human protocol\nCollaborates with clinical scientists to develop clinical protocols for TCO compounds and develop the instruments needed to implement, interpret and report them (e.g., case report forms, report and analysis plans, clinical study reports)\nApplies own medical knowledge to guide the safe, ethical and efficient conduct of the trials under own responsibility. Knowledgeable in Good Clinical Practice guidelines and Novartis Standard Operating Procedures and strives to maintain compliance with them\nLiaises with outside experts, investigators, and regulatory authorities in oncology, and represents own projects to those groups and authorities\nWrites and reviews abstracts/manuscripts etc. for presentation/publications at internal/external meetings\nParticipates in task forces to support continuous improvement and other management objectives. Operational responsibility for quality and compliance\nMay provide informal mentorship to less experienced CPLs\nQualifications:\nEducation:\nMD or DO degree\nBoard-certification in an oncology specialty and PhD-level science are preferred\nLanguages:\nFluent English - Oral and written\nExperience/Professional requirement:\nAt least 2 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience in oncology clinical trials plus the equivalent duration experience from an academic medical center. If limited or no Pharmaceutical industry experience, then comparable senior academic experience in translational oncology and clinical research\nRecognized as an expert in your field by external medical experts. External candidates have a substantial record of publication and international recognition\nExcellent interpretation of oncology preclinical data (molecular biology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and toxicology)\nStrong knowledge of the application of PK/PD and biostatistics to clinical development and clinical trials\nProven ability to analyze and interpret efficacy and safety data relating to oncology\nKnowledge of GCP and world-wide regulatory requirements for clinical trials and oncology\nExcellent medical/scientific writing skills\nSuccessful track record of strategic thinking\nProven ability to develop and inspire project/line/matrix multidisciplinary teams in a global environment\nExcellent personal ethical integrity and a commitment to improving the outcomes for patients with malignancies\nExcellent written and oral English communication/presentation skills\nStrong office IT skills\nNovartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:\nThe salary for this position is expected to range between $248,500.00 - 461,500.00 USD Annual per year.\nThe 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.\nYour compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.\nUS-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,\nholidays and other leaves.\nEEO Statement:\nThe 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.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodations\nThe 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  call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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