Associate Director, GMA Study Management

Responsibilities:                                                                                                                

• Lead planning, execution, and reporting of all GMA studies within assigned Disease Area
• Ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality delivery of non-interventional and collaborative studies
• Partner with Study Management Director for resource planning and strategic prioritization
• Manage internal and external teams to ensure capacity and capability alignment
• Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies with leadership updates
• Represent GMA Study Management in PMAT and support TAMAT as needed
• Oversee CRO selection, contracting, and performance in collaboration with vendor management
• Coordinate study-related communications and prepare content for review meetings
• Foster strategic partnerships with institutions, KOLs, and external collaborators
• Promote compliance, process simplification, and operational excellence across study operations

Essential for the role:

• Master’s degree in science; PhD or PharmD preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in clinical trial operations within pharma or CRO settings
• Proven ability to lead international, cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Strong knowledge of clinical development, GCP, and global medical affairs processes
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and stakeholder collaboration
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

Desirable for the role:

• Experience in Medical Affairs and non-interventional study design
• Prior involvement in Health Authority inspections or audit readiness activities

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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