Global Medical Affairs Governance Lead

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Basel-Stadt

Hybrid

CHF 151,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Novartis Pharma AG in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a Head of International Medical Affairs Governance Enablement. You will lead governance expansion across IMA, shaping operating models, risk management, and capability-building to drive decisive, compliant outcomes across regions.

Reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs Governance & Operations, you will partner with country and regional Medical Heads, recruit and develop leaders, and champion innovative digital solutions, including AI, to

Qualifications

Proven leadership across large, matrixed organizations.
Strong governance, risk management and compliance background.
Experience driving organizational transformation in medical affairs.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Shape the country governance operating model and ensure accountability across IMA.
Develop governance resource models aligned to workload, risk, capacity, and capability needs.
Partner with Country and Regional Medical Heads to prioritize governance demand.
Ensure continuity in governance roles through recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
Lead targeted enablement for high-risk countries using audits and insights.
Build governance learning journeys and networks to enable cross-country collaboration.