## [Translational Medicine Director/Associate\*- Cardiovascular & Metabolic](/req-10084487-translational-medicine-directorassociate-cardiovascular-metabolic "Translational Medicine Director/Associate*- Cardiovascular & Metabolic")
Job ID REQ-10084487
Sep 02, 2026
LOC_US
### About the Role
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TME Director Cardiovascular Metabolism
Oversees the planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials research, data collection activities and clinical operations, serving a leadership role in the matrixed trial team. Establishes and approves scientific methods for design and implementation of clinical protocols, data collection systems and final reports. Support new and ongoing clinical research and clinical trials and ensure efficient and timely processing of confidentiality agreements and clinical agreements
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global project teams through PoC phase to drive implementation of the PoC strategy; participate in project teams through program life cycle from NTRC to registration
- Responsible for clinical portions of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) through PoC.
- Acts as medical monitor for one or more clinical studies.
- Communicate clinical team matters to project teams and relevant decision boards (such as the Disease Area Decision Board).
- Convene relevant (internal and external) leaders to consider proposed approach to PoC.
- Evaluate clinical centers and foster communication with crucial collaborating investigators.
- Oversee publication and external presentation of PoC clinical study results.
- Accountable for compound related biomarker strategies; work closely with biomarker experts in implementation.
- In collaboration with research scientists identify, develop and implement strategy for preclinical support of program related objectives; this includes assessment of medical need, proposal of clinical development pathways, and review of preclinical data for clinical implications and other relevant activities
- Participate in team presentations to Health Authorities as TM Expert
Essential Requirements:
- Doctoral degree, MD required with clinical subspecialty training preferred in cardiovascular disease or endocrinology/metabolic disease; Additional PhD/post-doctoral equivalent research preferred.
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech company, CRO, or academic medical center, or related experience; 5 plus years to be considered for Director level.
- Recognized for medical expertise.
- Recognized for scientific expertise and passion for science: respected by colleagues internally and externally, having made significant contributions to the field and created / established new concepts; record of high quality publications in international scientific journals.
- Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills.
- Independence: Able to work independently on study planning and execution, and with supervision on project planning.
- Leadership of Collaborations: Able to lead multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.
- Innovation: Seeks out new clinical discovery opportunities and PoC approaches.
- Additional consideration for candidates with advanced research experience in data science, genetics/genomics, artificial intelligence applied to clinical research, or digital/wearable health science.
- Fluent oral and written English
\*\*This is a dual level 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.
The salary for this position is expected to range between:
Associate Director: $225,400.00 - 322,000.00 - 418,600.00 USD Annual
Director: $248,500.00 - 355,000.00 - 461,500.00 USD Annual
The 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.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-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, holidays and other leaves.
To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click [here](https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf).
### Role Requirements
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Division DIV_RE
Business Unit Research
Location LOC_US
Site Cambridge (USA)
Company / Legal Entity U175 (FCRS = US175) Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
Functional Area FCT_RD
Job Type Full time
Employment Type Regular
Shift Work No
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### Translational Medicine Director/Associate\*- Cardiovascular & Metabolic
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