Senior Director, GMA Study Management

Responsibilities:                                                                                                                

• Lead GMA study operations for assigned therapy area from strategic planning through execution and delivery.
• Oversee Study Management Team to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of studies in the portfolio.
• Liaise with stakeholders to plan, consolidate, and forecast budgets and resources at the therapy area level.
• Drive prioritisation and provide operational input into early planning and budgeting of studies.
• Oversee planning and resourcing of interventional studies, collaborating with Global Clinical Operations (GCO) and Clinical Development (CD) teams.
• Deliver non-interventional studies, research collaborations, and investigator-initiated trials, managing spend and forecasts.
• Represent Study Management operations at Therapy Area Medical Affairs Team meetings.
• Serve as single point of contact for high-level study management activities within assigned therapy area.
• Build and maintain external relationships with institutions and key opinion leaders involved in GMA studies.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Study Management Team.

Essential for the role:

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline; PhD or Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• At least 12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with global development and clinical operations expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, international, multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical development activities, trial management, and outsourcing processes.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Experience in operational aspects of clinical studies, including planning, execution, and budget management.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.

Desirable for the role:

• Experience in Cardio, Renal, and Metabolism therapy areas

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.