Translational Medicine Job at Novartis, Hyderabad | MD Professionals Apply Now!

About the role

Novartis is hiring an Associate Director – Translational Medicine Expert (Clinical Pharmacology) for its Hyderabad office. This role is ideal for experienced MD professionals with expertise in clinical pharmacology, First-in-Human (FiH) studies, and translational medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple First-in-Human (FiH) and Clinical Pharmacology studies simultaneously.
• Provide medical, scientific, and operational leadership throughout study execution.
• Contribute expert input to Study Concept Sheets, clinical protocols, Informed Consent Forms, Statistical Analysis Plans, and TLF shells.
• Oversee medical monitoring, participant safety, safety reviews, medical coding, and safety reporting.
• Support Site Initiation Visits and ongoing clinical oversight.
• Lead the preparation of Clinical Study Reports (CSRs).
• Contribute to scientific publications, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and technical summaries.
• Provide strategic Clinical Pharmacology guidance to optimize study design.
• Collaborate with Translational Medicine Experts (TMEs) on compound strategy and development plans.
• Partner with cross-functional Clinical Pharmacology Trial Teams and external CROs.
• Support process improvements and capability-building initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality scientific data supporting regulatory submissions and development milestones.

Requirements

• MD degree in a relevant medical specialty.
• PhD, post-doctoral training, board certification, or significant Clinical Pharmacology research experience is preferred.
• Extensive experience in First-in-Human (FiH) and Clinical Pharmacology studies.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, or academic medical centers is desirable.
• Experience in Translational Medicine therapeutic areas is an added advantage.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Medicine.
• Experience in First-in-Human (FiH) clinical trials.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and execution.
• Medical monitoring and participant safety management.
• Regulatory submission experience.
• Scientific and medical writing skills.
• Clinical Study Report (CSR) preparation.
• A strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with CROs, investigators, and global project teams.
• Strategic thinking and scientific problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Join one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biomedical research organizations.
• Lead innovative First-in-Human and Clinical Pharmacology studies.
• Work on global drug development programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with internationally recognized scientists, physicians, and research experts.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and breakthrough therapies.
• Opportunities to publish scientific research and present findings at global conferences.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven work environment.
• Continuous learning, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of global healthcare through translational medicine and clinical research.

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