About the Role

　　799 million. That's how many lives our products touch. And while we're proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people's lives?

　　Job Purpose

　　To write, review and/or handle the production of high quality clinical and safety documentation for submission to regulatory authorities in support of marketing applications. To provide authoritative documentation-related consultancy to other line functions. To coach/mentor and/or train less experienced writers.

　　Major Activities

　　1. To author, review and/or independently handle high quality clinical and safety documents: Clinical Study Reports (CSR), Risk Management Plans (RMP), CTD submission documents (clinical overviews, summaries of clinical efficacy and safety, summaries of clinical pharmacology and biopharmaceutics), other documents for health authorities (e.g., Briefing Books, answers to questions).

　　2. Lead writing team for complex submissions, actively contributing to key messaging and pooling strategy, providing specialist content guidance for clinical portions of the CTD, and ensuring compliance of documentation to internal company standards and external regulatory guidelines.

　　3. Ad-hoc member of Clinical Trial Team (CTT) / extended member of Safety Management Team (SMT). Core member of multiple Clinical Submission Teams (CST). Extended member of Global Clinical Teams (GCT).

　　4. Input into planning of data analyses and presentation (statistical analysis plan review and meetings) used in CSRs, submission documents and/or answers to questions.

　　5. Documentation specialist in GCTs and CSTs to ensure compliance to internal company standards and external regulatory guidelines. Provide content and strategic expertise for clinical portions of the CTD.

　　6. Program Writer for large and/or complex programs ensuring adequate medical writing resources are available for assigned program and consistency between documents.

　　7. Lead process improvement in RWS and cross-functional initiatives and/or activities.

　　The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $144,000 and $216,000 year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. 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.

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

　　Role Requirements

　　Experience:

　　• Minimum university life science degree or equivalent is required. Advanced degree or equivalent education/degree in life sciences/healthcare is desirable.

　　• ≥ 6 years medical writing experience or other relevant pharma industry experience combined with scientific and regulatory knowledge, plus expert knowledge of medical writing processes. preferred

　　• Expert knowledge of and repeat experience in global regulatory environment and process (key regulatory bodies, key documents, approval processes, safety reporting requirements).

　　• Expert knowledge, extensive experience, and demonstrated record of accomplishment in global registering of drugs.

　　• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentations)

　　• Expert knowledge of biostatistics principles.

　　Why consider Novartis?

　　We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you're given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you're empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you're surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world's toughest medical challenges.

　　Imagine what you could do at Novartis!

　　Division

　　Development

　　Business Unit

　　GDO GDD

　　Location

　　USA

　　Site

　　East Hanover, NJ

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Novartis Pharmaceuticals

　　Functional Area

　　Research & Development

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No