Job ID

REQ-10079860

Jun 07, 2026

Switzerland

Summary

#LI-Hybrid
Location: Basel
This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer
relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

We are Clinical Sciences and Innovation at Novartis. A dynamic group of Clinical Trial Leaders (Clinical Scientists) who plan and execute early phase trials worldwide. From First-in-Human to ph2a studies and beyond. We design and operationalize trials, ensuring they run smoothly, on time and - most importantly - with patients- interests to the fore.

Curious, unbossed and inspired; we are committed to flexibility in the workplace.

As a member of our team, you will support or lead the clinical science and operations of planning and executing translational medicine clinical trials. Collaborate across our global network. Partner with outstanding physicians and scientists. Build therapeutic area expertise. Revolutionize next-generation, digital and patient-centric trial design. Be always curious, innovative and inspiring.

This position will be located at the Novartis Headquarter in Basel and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position may require up to 5% travel time as defined by the business.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Operationally and scientifically lead complex clinical studies
• Drive and deliver aspects of global clinical trial execution from study design, set-up and recruitment to final reporting
• Lead the matrix-management of robust global clinical trial teams, collaborating across the organization and externally with service providers/investigator sites
• Drive the development of clinical study protocols, clinical operations execution plans and other required documents
• Ensure quality conduct and document standards are applied across the clinical trial lifecycle
• Lead clinical data review (Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
• Support clinical data review (Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
• Contribute to project/program level plans (Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader)
• May mentor junior team members
• Support optimization of standard methodologies in clinical trial operations and adopt an open learning and sharing environment
• Unleash the value of data and digital within clinical studies Ultimately, YOU will help bring new technologies and therapies closer to our patients

Essential Requirements:  

• A minimum of BSc in life sciences is required. A MSc, PharmD or PhD is desired.
• Clinical Sciences Trial Leader: 2-4 years- experience, in clinical trial management/operations, coupled with a broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.  
• Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader 4+ years- experience in clinical trial management/operations, coupled with a broad knowledge of the drug development field; preferably within the pharma industry.  
• Clinical Sciences Trial Leader level: Leadership potential and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Sr. Clinical Sciences Trial Leader level: Demonstrated leadership experience and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• A track record of collaborating with and influencing a wide range of people, and of building strong partnerships
• Strong project management experience; excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills; used to managing multiple priorities concurrently
• High change agility, thriving in an open and dynamic environment.
• Able to learn proactively, tackle issues and take accountability
• Clear written and verbal expression of ideas; an active communicator

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in study design and protocol development/writing is highly desirable

This is a dual posting. The final level & title of the offer role would be determined by the hiring team based on the skills, experience & capabilities required to perform the role at the level the role has been offered.

Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients- lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we-ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Research

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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Research & Development Biomedical Research Switzerland

Job ID

REQ-10079860

Clinical Sciences Trial Leader/Senior Clinical Sciences Trial Leader, Translational Medicine (Multiple Listings) 80-100%

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