Director establishing a unified governance framework for medical and patient-focused programs at Novartis. Leading risk management and compliance efforts, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Implement a unified governance framework for medical and patient-focused programmes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
Lead the centralised Medical Excellence Governance Board (MEGB) to streamline consultation and escalation pathways for Medical Affairs.
Build and maintain a governance network across GlobalRegional, and Country Medical Affairs, enabling knowledge sharing and joint problem-solving.
Onboard, support, train, coach, and mentor country Medical Governance Leads (MGLs), ensuring a strong and knowledgeable team.
Develop and execute comprehensive self-assessment strategies and controls, analysing trends and providing insights for continuous improvement.
Guide and mentor associates in managing risks and issues, leading investigations and overseeing CAPA for end-to-end resolution.
Proactively identify compliance gaps and lead cross-functional projects to address and mitigate risks, ensuring proper documentation and remediation.
Coordinate audits and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) according to the annual quality audit plan.
Lead and monitor implementation of quality objectives in alignment with global strategy and quality plans.
Represent the organization at cross-divisional committees, forums, and boards, ensuring alignment and compliance in global projects.
Requirements
Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine or related fields).
Extensive relevant work experience (15+ years) across multiple medical programme or study areas, or diverse expertise in clinical, public health, or pharmaceutical industry (including medical affairs, clinical development, compliance, quality assurance, risk management, regulatory).
Experience in more than one of these areas is required.
Deep understanding of health authority requirements, ICH guidelines, GxP processes, and medical guidelines.
Proven experience in leading self-assessments, audits, and CAPA management.
Experience working with global teams, cross-functional and cross-divisional collaboration, including country and/or regional roles.
Proven ability to drive change, build capabilities, and sustain a culture of high ethical standards and compliance.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken.
Benefits
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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