Head, Clinical Development Business Solutions

Novartis

London, , GB
Hybrid
Clinical development process execution
Cross-functional collaboration
Clinical trial phase 2 and 3 experience
Stepping into this role means shaping how the entire Clinical Development function operates and delivers excellence

Job Summary

  • Stepping into this role means shaping how the entire Clinical Development function operates and delivers excellence.
  • You will champion end to end excellence, strengthen compliance, and lead high impact initiatives that directly support Novartis’ ability to bring innovative therapies to patients.
  • Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Matching Summary

Stepping into this role means shaping how the entire Clinical Development function operates and delivers excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical Development process execution
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Clinical trial phase 2 and 3 experience
  • Regulatory compliance and quality standards
  • Operational risk management
  • Process improvement and innovation
  • Leadership of Business Solutions team

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptive strategy and innovation
  • Influencing and interpersonal communication skills
  • Project and program management
  • Use of Microsoft Project
  • Organizational and project design
  • Senior management engagement
  • Continuous learning culture

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in scientific or clinical field
  • More than ten years pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Hands-on phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trial design and execution
  • Strong leadership presence
  • Deep understanding of regulatory standards and Health Authority requirements
  • Experience managing cross-functional initiatives

Work Rights

Must be accessible without relocation support

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