OverviewDermatologist Physician Scientist (Associate Director/Director) DUAL POSTING at Novartis. This role can be based in Cambridge, MA USA, Basel, Switzerland, or London, United Kingdom.About The RoleAs a translational medicine expert (TME), you provide medical and scientific expertise and leadership to translational medicine activities across disease areas, including dermatology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance early and late-stage programs, support translational research, and provide scientific leadership in BD&L activities as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesEarly clinical projects (Phase I / II, “Discovery”): develop and carry out strategies for the Translational Medicine component of drug development projects from research to late-stage transition in single or multiple indications, including indication expansion projects; lead global project teams through phase I/IIa to drive development strategy implementation.Late-stage clinical projects ("Profiling"): develop Ph2-3 and post-approval profiling strategy; represent Translational Medicine on Global Project Team; provide support for dose selection and study design; oversee conduct and interpretation of pivotal studies; drive analysis of studies and present results to decision boards; write Translational Medicine portions of regulatory submission documents.Translational Research (TR): collaborate to identify initial or expansion indications; develop strategies for endpoint and biomarker development; may include methodology studies to identify novel endpoints for early decision making in Phase IIa.Business Development and Licensing (BD&L): participate as TM representative in licensing teams; contribute as subject matter expert for disease indication, molecule, and trial experience.General responsibilities: provide medical and scientific leadership to study teams; oversee safety data review; represent TM aspects to health authorities and stakeholders; oversee publication strategy and dissemination of study results; lead study-specific teams and collaborate with other line functions to ensure operational excellence and timely delivery.Essential RequirementsThis position is located at Cambridge, MA; London, UK; or Basel, Switzerland and is not remote. Travel approximately 7% (domestic and/or international).Dual posting with final level and title determined by hiring team (Associate Director / Director).Doctoral degree (MD) with clinical subspecialty training in dermatological diseases; additional PhD/post-doctoral research and Board certification preferred.Experience: Associate Director level requires 1-2 years in pharma/biotech/CRO or related; Director level requires 5+ years in same sectors.Recognized medical expertise evidenced by significant publications; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently; innovation mindset; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams; strong collaboration within TMEs and with cross-functional teams.Salary and benefits: The salary for this position is expected to range between $145,600 and $270,400 per year, with final offer based on skills and experience. Compensation includes performance-based incentives and, depending on level, eligibility for annual equity awards. US-based employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits, 401(k) with company match, vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families requires a community of smart, passionate people; collaboration and innovation drive breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.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 providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position, please email us and include the job requisition number in your message. #J-18808-Ljbffr