Clinical Data Strategy Expert, Associate Director
Novartis
June 26, 2026
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
The Associate Director, Clinical Data Strategy is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and driving end-to-end clinical data strategies at the program and trial level.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive study- and program-level data strategies in Neuroscience (primary) and other disease areas, aligning assessment selection, performance, collection, and data flow with scientific, operational, and regulatory objectives.
- Partner with Clinical, Medical, Data Management, Biostatistics, and Therapeutic Area experts to ensure assessment selection is feasible, well-defined, and executable.
- Guide data and assessment strategy consistency across studies/programs/therapy areas, ensuring prioritization, risk visibility, and alignment with TM portfolio objectives.
- Lead improvements in data and endpoint planning, acquisition, and usability, optimizing complex/novel endpoint data capture and quality and adopting innovative technologies and streamlined processes.
Essential Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree with relevant experience in clinical trial management, data management, or PRO/COA usage in a Pharmaceutical/CRO or clinical site/functional endpoint environment.
- Strong understanding of clinical development, study planning, and trial operations with direct experience in Neuroscience disease populations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
- Track record of driving strategic planning, innovation, and process improvement.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- Salary range: $152,800-$283,400/year; performance-based cash incentive; potential eligibility for annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability; 401(k) with company contribution and match) and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves) for US-based eligible employees.
Application Instructions
- Not provided in the supplied text.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive study- and program-level data strategies in Neuroscience (primary) and other disease areas, aligning assessment selection, performance, collection, and data flow with scientific, operational, and regulatory objectives.
- Partner with Clinical, Medical, Data Management, Biostatistics, and Therapeutic Area experts to ensure assessment selection is feasible, well-defined, and executable.
- Guide data and assessment strategy consistency across studies/programs/therapy areas, ensuring prioritization, risk visibility, and alignment with TM portfolio objectives.
- Lead improvements in data and endpoint planning, acquisition, and usability, optimizing complex/novel endpoint data capture and quality and adopting innovative technologies and streamlined processes.
Essential Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree with relevant experience in clinical trial management, data management, or PRO/COA usage in a Pharmaceutical/CRO or clinical site/functional endpoint environment.
- Strong understanding of clinical development, study planning, and trial operations with direct experience in Neuroscience disease populations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
- Track record of driving strategic planning, innovation, and process improvement.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- Salary range: $152,800-$283,400/year; performance-based cash incentive; potential eligibility for annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability; 401(k) with company contribution and match) and time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves) for US-based eligible employees.
Application Instructions
- Not provided in the supplied text.