Translational Medicine Director/Associate*- Cardiovascular & Metabolic

Role: Director or Associate Director of Translational Medicine in Cardiovascular Metabolism at Novartis, leading the clinical development of CVM therapies from proof-of-concept through registration. Responsibilities: oversee clinical trial design, execution, and data interpretation; serve as medical monitor; develop and implement PoC strategies; lead global cross-functional teams; collaborate on biomarker strategies; support clinical and preclinical integration; communicate with regulatory authorities. Requirements: MD with subspecialty in cardiovascular or metabolic diseases; 1-2 years in pharma/biotech/CRO or academic medical centers (5+ years for Director); recognized medical and scientific expertise, with publications; excellent communication skills; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams; innovation-driven with interest in data science, genomics, AI, or digital health; fluent in English. HighValue: Cardiovascular and metabolic disease focus, early-phase clinical trials (PoC), global leadership, cross-functional collaboration, biomarker integration, and experience with innovative modalities or digital health. WorkSetup: hybrid, US-based; no travel specified.