Director Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee

Job Description Summary

LOCATION: London, United Kingdom OR Dublin, Ireland OR Basel, Switzerland
ROLE TYPE: Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid
Step into a pivotal leadership role where your strategic vision and clinical expertise will shape the future of global drug development.
As Director of the Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee, you’ll drive operational excellence across complex clinical programs, influence cross-functional teams, and foster a culture of empowerment and innovation.
Your work will directly contribute to accelerating access to life-changing treatments, improving patient outcomes worldwide, and setting new standards in clinical excellence.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning for assigned clinical programs from end to end

• Oversee budget and resource allocation across global teams and clinical functions

• Ensure quality and compliance across all clinical activities and program deliverables

• Manage and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed, cross-functional environment

• Drive process improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across clinical operations

• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational and budget management capabilities

• Represent the function in global initiatives, including SOP development and training

• Ensure timely reporting of technical complaints and adverse events per regulatory standards

Essential Requirements

• Medical degree or advanced life sciences/healthcare qualification; PharmD or PhD strongly preferred

• Demonstratable experience in a decision-making role within clinical research or drug development across Phases I–IV

• Proven success in global clinical trial execution within a matrixed pharmaceutical environment

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities across diverse, cross-functional teams

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

• Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority

• Fluent in both written and spoken English

• Deep understanding of regulatory standards and compliance in clinical operations

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? 

https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

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Skills Desired

Budget Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Coaching, Cross-Functional Teams, Lifesciences, People Management, Risk Management, Risk Monitoring