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NONovartis Pharma AG

Therapeutic Area Head, PK Science - Neuroscience(m/w/x)

Basel
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Leading scientific organization for neuroscience drug development, shaping integrated strategies and enabling portfolio decisions. 12+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience with global regulatory submission knowledge required. Focus on pharmacokinetics, bioanalysis, and toxicology.

Requirements

  • PhD or PharmD in pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, toxicology, biomarker sciences, pharmaceutics, biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
  • Significant biopharmaceutical industry experience (12+ years) including preclinical/clinical drug discovery/development and senior leadership
  • Demonstrated people leadership (hiring, mentoring, coaching, developing talent)
  • Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and experience with submissions (INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, BLAs)
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment and influence across teams/levels
  • Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with scientific rigor and sound judgment
  • Experience in neuroscience disease
  • Experience in bioanalytical assay development and biomarker strategy
  • Familiarity with late-stage development and registration-enabling activities
  • Experience applying digital tools, AI, or machine learning to scientific decision-making and development execution
  • Track record of external scientific visibility (publications, presentations, industry engagement)
  • Business Administration, Business Strategy, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Solving, Data Entry, Drug Development, Enterprise Mindset, Influence, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Oscilloscope, Partnership, Patient Care, Physics, Quality Control, Transactional Analysis

Tasks

  • Lead cross-functional scientific organization
  • Shape integrated development strategies
  • Enable high-quality portfolio decisions
  • Provide strategic and scientific leadership
  • Define fit-for-purpose development strategies
  • Ensure scientific rigor in execution
  • Build strong partnerships across teams
  • Lead and develop scientists at multiple sites
  • Implement integrated platform and program strategies
  • Support data-driven decision-making
  • Develop differentiated development strategies
  • Oversee pharmacokinetic and pharmacology contributions
  • Ensure high-quality scientific input for regulatory submissions
  • Support health authority interactions
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing scientific team
  • Serve as a scientific thought leader
  • Promote operational excellence
  • Leverage digital tools and AI

Work Experience

  • 12 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Microsoft Office
  • AI
  • machine learning
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