Teams at Novartis

Leads Study & Site Operations strategy and clinical trial delivery across the EMEA cluster. Oversees Phase I–IV study planning, start-up, recruitment, timelines, budgets, quality, compliance, and patient engagement. Builds high-performing leadership teams, manages resources and productivity, drives operational innovation, and ensures adherence to Good Clinical Practice, ICH guidelines, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Leads strategy, operational excellence, innovation, transformation, and change initiatives across Study & Site Operations in the EMEA cluster. The role translates hub strategy into execution, improves clinical trial productivity and performance, manages risks and resources, strengthens stakeholder communication, and partners with senior leaders to optimize portfolio delivery. It requires pharmaceutical or clinical research experience, knowledge of clinical development and Good Clinical Practice, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a global matrix organization.

Leads legal strategy and a small legal team supporting international pharmaceutical operations, AI, data platforms, launch excellence, customer and market activation, communications, patient advocacy, and business integrations. Advises on regulatory, commercial, transactional, privacy, digital, AI, compliance, contracting, partnerships, and post-acquisition matters. Builds legal capabilities, simplifies processes, manages legal and regulatory risks, and enables compliant innovation and growth across global markets.