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Head of Neurodegeneration, Translational Medicine(m/w/x)
Shaping translational strategy for neurodegenerative programs, advancing assets from discovery to proof-of-concept. MD/PhD with neurological subspecialty training and 10+ years in translational medicine required. Global team leadership, thought leadership in disease biology.
Requirements
- MD and PhD with clinical subspecialty training in neurological diseases
- Deep expertise in neurodegeneration disorders
- 10+ years extensive experience in translational medicine
- 10+ years extensive experience in early clinical development
- 10+ years extensive experience in experimental therapeutics
- Success leading complex global programs
- Success leading cross-functional scientific teams
- Ability to shape development strategies
- Ability to execute early clinical studies
- Ability to influence regulatory/packages supporting differentiation
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech company
- Direct people management experience
- Active Directory knowledge
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge
- Classification Systems knowledge
- Computer Data Storage knowledge
- Critical Thinking skills
- Higher Education understanding
- Initiative
- Merchandising understanding
- Selling Skills
Tasks
- Shape and deliver translational strategy for neurodegenerative programs
- Provide expert guidance on research and early clinical development
- Advance assets from discovery to proof-of-concept and full development
- Lead global, cross-functional teams in designing and executing translational strategies
- Serve as a thought leader in neurodegenerative disease biology and clinical development
- Define and oversee long-term translational strategy for the Neurodegeneration Pillar
- Ensure scientific excellence and alignment with organizational priorities
- Advise on program design, biomarker strategy, and patient-relevant endpoints
- Drive implementation of high-quality development strategies in neurodegeneration indications
- Represent Translational Medicine on global program teams and decision boards
- Ensure neurodegeneration programs meet quality, regulatory, and differentiation objectives
- Design and execute First-in-Human and Phase IIa studies
- Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, biomarker, and profiling partners
- Create clinical components of key documents with high quality and consistency
- Promote empowerment, innovation, and collaboration across organizations
- Mentor and develop scientific talent in translational and clinical functions
- Lead interactions with external stakeholders and internal NVS stakeholders
- Contribute to opportunity assessments and due diligence for neurodegeneration areas
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Active Directory
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Head of Neurodegeneration, Translational Medicine(m/w/x)
Shaping translational strategy for neurodegenerative programs, advancing assets from discovery to proof-of-concept. MD/PhD with neurological subspecialty training and 10+ years in translational medicine required. Global team leadership, thought leadership in disease biology.
Requirements
- MD and PhD with clinical subspecialty training in neurological diseases
- Deep expertise in neurodegeneration disorders
- 10+ years extensive experience in translational medicine
- 10+ years extensive experience in early clinical development
- 10+ years extensive experience in experimental therapeutics
- Success leading complex global programs
- Success leading cross-functional scientific teams
- Ability to shape development strategies
- Ability to execute early clinical studies
- Ability to influence regulatory/packages supporting differentiation
- Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech company
- Direct people management experience
- Active Directory knowledge
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) knowledge
- Classification Systems knowledge
- Computer Data Storage knowledge
- Critical Thinking skills
- Higher Education understanding
- Initiative
- Merchandising understanding
- Selling Skills
Tasks
- Shape and deliver translational strategy for neurodegenerative programs
- Provide expert guidance on research and early clinical development
- Advance assets from discovery to proof-of-concept and full development
- Lead global, cross-functional teams in designing and executing translational strategies
- Serve as a thought leader in neurodegenerative disease biology and clinical development
- Define and oversee long-term translational strategy for the Neurodegeneration Pillar
- Ensure scientific excellence and alignment with organizational priorities
- Advise on program design, biomarker strategy, and patient-relevant endpoints
- Drive implementation of high-quality development strategies in neurodegeneration indications
- Represent Translational Medicine on global program teams and decision boards
- Ensure neurodegeneration programs meet quality, regulatory, and differentiation objectives
- Design and execute First-in-Human and Phase IIa studies
- Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, biomarker, and profiling partners
- Create clinical components of key documents with high quality and consistency
- Promote empowerment, innovation, and collaboration across organizations
- Mentor and develop scientific talent in translational and clinical functions
- Lead interactions with external stakeholders and internal NVS stakeholders
- Contribute to opportunity assessments and due diligence for neurodegeneration areas
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Active Directory
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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About the Company
Novartis
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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