Global Clinical Innovation Lead - Patient Recruitment

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 142,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Global recognition programs

Job summary

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking an Innovation Capability Director for Global Clinical Operations to lead scalable recruitment innovations that improve trial participation and patient engagement. You will drive adoption, governance and cross‑functional collaboration across global teams and partners to deliver measurable impact in clinical programs.

The role demands deep expertise in digital marketing for patient recruitment, experience with AI-enabled approaches, and the

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• At least five years’ clinical trial innovation or solution delivery experience, particularly within clinical trial recruitment.
• At least seven years’ experience within pharmaceutical clinical drug development and a strong understanding of clinical trial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption and scaling of innovative solutions that improve clinical trial recruitment, participation and patient experience.
• Partner with global study teams, technology providers and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver impactful patient recruitment innovations.
• Drive implementation, governance, risk management and continuous improvement of innovation initiatives across global clinical programs.
• Evaluate digital, data‑driven and artificial intelligence‑enabled approaches to improve patient identification, engagement and recruitment outcomes.
• Develop scalable frameworks, processes and best practices that support sustainable adoption of successful recruitment innovations.
• Identify emerging technologies, industry trends and recruitment approaches that strengthen organizational capability and innovation leadership.
• Serve as a trusted expert, influencing strategy, building capability and representing Novartis across the clinical research ecosystem.

Skills

Digital patient recruitment

AI-enabled recruitment

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical trial operations

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences/Healthcare

Job description

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking an Innovation Capability Director for Global Clinical Operations to lead scalable recruitment innovations that improve trial participation and patient engagement. You will drive adoption, governance and cross‑functional collaboration across global teams and partners to deliver measurable impact in clinical programs.

The role demands deep expertise in digital marketing for patient recruitment, experience with AI-enabled approaches, and the