SUMMARY

LI-Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)

Location: London (The Westworks)
This role is based in London, UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Are you passionate about driving innovation in clinical development? At Novartis, we’re seeking a strategic and analytical leader to join our Global Clinical Operations team as a Clinical Operations Program Associate Director. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and coordinate early modeling viability assessments, global feasibility evaluations, recruitment projections, and site allocation strategies across assigned trials and programs.
You’ll be at the forefront of strategic planning, leveraging data-driven analysis and global-local insights to shape the success of our clinical trials—making a meaningful impact on global health outcomes.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyse diverse data sources such as clinical trial data, historical performance, scientific publications, epidemiology, and the broader clinical and commercial landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Deliver modeling and viability analyses to support early recruitment projections and guide clinical trial planning.
• Lead end-to-end feasibility assessments in close collaboration with country feasibility managers, clinical trial teams, and medical experts.
• Recommend optimal country and site allocations, identifying associated risks and opportunities in alignment with the global program strategy.
• Provide strategic input on study design based on data insights and feasibility findings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• A proven background in pharmaceutical clinical drug development.
• A solid understanding of all aspects of clinical development, with a particular focus on clinical trial design and execution.
• Demonstrated expertise in data-driven feasibility for global clinical trials.
• The ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• A proactive approach to risk management, with a track record of identifying, flagging, and resolving potential issues, along with experience in strategic scenario planning.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across local, regional, and global matrixed teams.
• Excellent project management capabilities, with a knack for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• A data-savvy mindset, with the ability to interpret analytical insights and clearly communicate the rationale behind decisions.
• A solid understanding of the international drug development process, including GCP/ICH standards and health authority regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly MS Teams, Excel, and Word.