Development Unit Head Patient Safety - Oncology
Novartis, East Hanover, NJ, Hybrid
Drug Discovery DevelopmentMd RequiredExecutive Director
Novartis, East Hanover, NJ, Hybrid
Imagine leading the safety strategy for some of the most innovative oncology medicines in development today.
As Development Unit Head Patient Safety - Oncology, you will play a critical role in shaping the benefit-risk profile of a diverse portfolio, ensuring patient safety remains at the heart of every decision. This is a unique opportunity to influence global development programs, drive scientific and medical excellence, lead high-performing safety teams, and collaborate with senior leaders across Novartis to bring transformative medicines to patients worldwide!
Location: East Hanover, New Jersey
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Relocation Support: This role is based in East Hanover, USA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support - please only apply if this location is accessible to you. The company will not sponsor visas for this position.
At Novartis, our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As Development Unit Head Patient Safety – Oncology , you will have the opportunity to shape global safety strategy, influence critical development decisions, and help bring innovative therapies to patients around the world. If you are passionate about scientific leadership, patient safety, and driving transformative change, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.
The salary for this position is expected to range between $288,400 and $535,600 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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.
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.
$288,400.00 - $535,600.00
Leadership, Process Safety Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Safety Science
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