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Clinical Development Medical Director

East Hanover, NJ · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As the Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) in RTL, you will lead the planning and management of the assigned clinical program(s) from an end-to-end clinical development perspective and drive ...

Executive Director, Clinical Development

OR · On-site +1

$340K - $370K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Executive Director, Clinical Development The Executive Director, Clinical Development will serve as ... This physician leader will provide medical and scientific oversight across the program lifecycle ...

Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development- POVE

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$280K - $420K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Medical Director will define the clinical development strategy of povetacicept in primary membranous nephropathy, work with cross-functional multidisciplinary teams to define overall asset ...

Clinical Development Medical Director, Oncology

Bothell, WA · On-site

$239K - $399K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The medical director provides Clinical Development leadership and expertise on clinical trials, including overseeing the design, conduct, and analysis within the PF 4404 program. The ...

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How much do medical director clinical development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical director clinical development in the United States is $232,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $198,000.00 and $284,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a medical director clinical development typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a clinical trial?

As a Medical Director in Clinical Development, you will regularly collaborate with cross-functional teams such as clinical operations, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, data management, and pharmacovigilance. Your role involves providing medical and scientific guidance, ensuring protocol adherence, and addressing safety or efficacy concerns throughout the trial. Effective communication and teamwork are essential for aligning on trial objectives, managing timelines, and resolving any emerging issues. This collaborative environment fosters a comprehensive approach to advancing clinical programs and supports the successful execution of clinical trials.

What does a medical director clinical development do?

A Medical Director of Clinical Development is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials for new drugs or medical products. They work closely with cross-functional teams, such as regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and research scientists, to ensure that clinical studies are designed effectively and conducted in compliance with regulatory standards. Their role also includes reviewing and interpreting clinical data, providing medical expertise, and contributing to the overall strategy for product development. Medical Directors play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of new therapies before they reach the market.

What is the difference between Medical Director Clinical Development vs Medical Scientist?

AspectMedical Director Clinical DevelopmentMedical Scientist
Required CredentialsMD or DO, clinical research experience, industry certificationsMD, PhD, or equivalent, research-focused
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, clinical trial oversightResearch institutions, academia, laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in industry to oversee clinical developmentPrimarily in research and academia, less in industry

The Medical Director Clinical Development typically oversees clinical trials and ensures regulatory compliance within the industry, requiring medical credentials and industry experience. Medical Scientists focus on research and discovery, often working in labs or academic settings. While both roles require advanced degrees, their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical director clinical development, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Director Clinical Development, you need an advanced medical degree (MD or equivalent), extensive clinical research experience, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and drug development processes. Familiarity with electronic data capture systems, clinical trial management software, and GCP/ICH guidelines is typically required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills help drive multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant progression of clinical programs from conception through regulatory approval.
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Infographic showing various Medical Director Clinical Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 77% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $232,369 per year, or $111.7 per hour.

Clinical Development Medical Director

Novartis

East Hanover, NJ • On-site, Remote

$85K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job Description Summary

Oversees the planning, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials research, data collection activities and clinical operations. Establishes and approves Over 108,000. That’s how many US patients our oncology products touched in 2018. Novartis is deeply committed to transforming the lives of people living with solid tumors, blood cancers and serious or life-threatening blood disorders. We believe that anyone living with these conditions has the right to a life free from pain, free from symptoms and free from disease - this is our vision for the future.
As the Clinical Development Medical Director (CDMD) in RTL, you will lead the planning and management of the assigned clinical program(s) from an end-to-end clinical development perspective and drive execution of the plan, enable an empowered organization, which can navigate in a matrix environment and adjust quickly to business needs.
In Clinical Development Oncology, our aim is to design innovative, patient friendly clinical development plans to rapidly bring outstanding treatments to patients, caregivers and healthcare systems. We are striving to develop treatments for Lung, Breast & Prostate Cancers, MDS & AML, CML and sickle-cell disease, and are pushing the boundaries of innovation with CAR-T and Radioligand therapies.


Job Description

Your key responsibilities:

  • Providing clinical leadership and strategic medical input for all clinical deliverables in the assigned project or section of a clinical program
  • Lead development of clinical sections of trial and program level regulatory documents
  • Drive execution of the program and/or clinical trial in partnership with global line functions, assigned Global Trial Directors, and regional/country medical associates
  • Support the Global Program Clinical Head in ensuring overall safety of the molecule for the assigned section, and may act as a core member of the Safety Management Team, supporting overall program safety reporting in collaboration with Patient Safety colleagues
  • Support the Clinical Development Head by providing medical input into the Clinical Development Plan, Integrated Development Plan and Clinical Trial Protocol reviews. and contributing to development of disease clinical standards for new disease areas
  • As a medical specialist, supporting the GPCH or CDH in interactions with external and internal partners and decision boards
  • May work with the Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research/ Translational Medical Sciences to drive transition of pre-PoC projects to DDP and with BD&L including target identification and due diligences together with other medical matters, as needed.
    The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ, but remote work may be possible (there may be restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If the associate is remote, all home office expenses and travel/lodging to the East Hanover or corporate site for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

What you’ll bring to the role:

  • MD or equivalent medical degree is required, in addition to extensive knowledge and clinical training in medical/scientific areas, RTL.
  • 3+ years minimum in clinical research or drug development.
  • Working knowledge of Hematology/Oncology with a proven track record to interpret, discuss and present efficacy & safety data relating to clinical trials.
  • Solid understanding of GCP, clinical trial design, statistics, and regulatory and clinical development processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective scientific partnerships with key partners.

Desirable:

  • Clinical practice experience 4+years (including residency) preferred.
  • Previous global people management experience is preferred, though this may include management in a matrix environment.

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension scheme, share scheme, health insurance, 25 days annual leave, flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, employee recognition scheme and learning and development opportunities as well.

Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:
https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Why Novartis?

769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $257,600-$386,400 a year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.


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 accommodations

The 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.


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