The NOGDD Fellow functions as a full member of the clinical team providing oncology and/or hematology medical expertise and supporting clinical program for a drug in development. This will provide a true opportunity to learn by doing.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing medical expertise and assists with clinical deliverables within the assigned section of a clinical program with guidance from Global Clinical Program Head (GCPH) Clinical deliverables may include individual protocols, clinical components of biomarker, statistics, analyses and regulatory documents/registration dossier and brand related medical information, clinical communication and publications.
• Working with clinical leadership on all operational aspects and drives execution of the section of the clinical program.
• Assisting in development of clinical sections of program level regulatory documents such as Investigators’ Brochures, briefing books, safety updates, IND/NDA submission documents, responses to Health Authorities questions.
• Supporting clinical leadership with external stakeholders (e.g., regulatory authorities, medical experts, advisory boards, patient advocacy groups), internal stakeholders (e.g., Research, Exploratory Development, Early Clinical Development, Biometrics and Data Management, Global Medical Affairs, Marketing, Health Economics & Outcomes Research), and internal decision boards.
• Supporting clinical leadership in ensuring overall safety of the compound in collaboration with the Brand Safety Leader for the assigned program section.
• Assisting in leading the Clinical Trials Team (s) for the assigned program section with guidance from GCPH or Sr GCL. May attend Global Program Team and provide input.

• Medical Doctorate (MD) degree or equivalent is required.
• Advanced knowledge in medical/scientific area (Oncology, Haematology, Endocrinology) required. Completion of 2-4 years of post-MD training in medical/scientific area strongly preferred.
• Fluent oral and written English.
• > 1 year experience or exposure to clinical research or drug development in an academic environment.

• Involvement in patient care and demonstrated medical/scientific expertise in oncology and/or haematology.
• Exposure to or demonstrated interest and knowledge in pharmaceutical company research environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstration of general understanding of drug development process including key processes involved in protocol development, clinical trial conduct, statistical analysis of trials, and regulatory environment.
• Demonstration of ability to work within a team environment and across other functions.

• Must be able to relocate to Basel, Switzerland or New Jersey, USA for a period of one year.
• Current residency/citizenship of an EU country is highly preferred.
• Must be able to attain the appropriate work authorization for Switzerland or the US in a timely fashion. (Novartis will provide assistance wit this)

Please submit a current resume, cover letter (explaining what you are looking to get out of the fellowship + what type of involvement you have had to date on pharma drug development in Oncology) plus references from 2 supervisors to Matthew Perry, Head of Global Staffing, Novartis Oncology. Please submit this information to the following e-mail address: matthew.perry@novartis.com.

The deadline for submissions is May 1st, 2010.