Associate Director, Clinical Development - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (CoE)

Job Description SummaryThe Associate Director CD DEI CoE will support the Head, CD DEI CoE in defining and implementing the Novartis strategy to ensure diverse patient representation across global clinical trials in line with regulatory requirements and to ensure our trial populations reflect the patient populations we serve. The candidate will help support the creation of an effective framework for diversity in our clincial programs across Development and in collaboration with BR. The role also will champion the Novartis DEI commitment in clinical trials internally and externally, including representing Novartis on external forums and events on trial DEI

Job DescriptionJob PurposeThe Associate Director CD DEI CoE will support the Head, CD DEI CoE in defining and implementing the Novartis strategy to ensure diverse patient representation across global clinical trials in line with regulatory requirements and to ensure our trial populations reflect the patient populations we serve. The candidate will help support the creation of an effective framework for diversity in our clincial programs across Development and in collaboration with BR. The role also will champion the Novartis DEI commitment in clinical trials internally and externally, including representing Novartis on external forums and events on trial DEIMajor ActivitiesSupport the establishment of an effective framework for planning DEI in our clinical programs and trials, leveraging existing team structures (GPTs, GCTs, CTTs).

Build trust with society by embedding DEI within our CD trial strategy and increase participation of under-represented populations in Novartis clinical trials.

Support holistic training for internal associates as well as sites that tackle bias and systemic issues which are barriers to diversity in clinical trials..

Support the visibility of Clinical Trial Diversity activities across Novartis, and ensure buy-in from DEVELOPMENT leaders to drive equity in representation

Lead project management efforts to help the team on track with the various activities and ensuring alignment with the strategic goals and timelines.

Job Requirements :Advance degree in scientific or health care discipline (Ph.D, PharmD, Masters in Public Health) Preferred

3 or mor years of pharmaceutical drug development experience recommended

Experienced in leading projects/ teams

EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Salary Range$174,400.00 - $261,600.00

Skills DesiredBudget Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Protocol, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Cross-Functional Teams, Data Analysis, Learning Design, Lifesciences, Risk Management, Risk Monitoring