Strategy and Operations Associate Director, EMEA Cluster

London (The Westworks), GB💼 Full-time💰 $67,900–$67,900🗓 2026-09-29 → 2026-09-30

Core

Drive strategic execution, operational excellence, and transformation across Study & Site Operations (SSO) to enhance clinical trial delivery and productivity for Novartis.

Role type

Senior IC strategy and operations leader (cluster head)

Builds

Operational plans and initiatives for clinical development programmes across the EMEA cluster

Domain

Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical Operations

Required skills

Strategic planning, operational excellence, change management, stakeholder influence, resource planning, data-driven decision making, regulatory knowledge (GCP)

Preferred skills

Experience in complex global environments, cross-functional leadership, innovation in clinical trial delivery

Responsibilities

Translate hub strategies into actionable cluster plans, lead strategic initiatives for operational excellence, identify and mitigate cluster risks, drive transformation and change management, oversee communication strategies, partner on resource planning and portfolio execution

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope

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