Dir. DDIT Dev. Global Clinical Operations (GCO)

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced delivery lead for Global Clinical Operations in Barcelona. The ideal candidate will have over 18 years of experience in technology solutions, a strong ability to partner with senior leadership, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a chance to drive innovation and transformation in clinical operations. Benefits include flexible working hours and a company pension plan.

Servicios

Company Pension plan

Life and Accidental Insurance

Meals or Canteen in the office

Flexible working hours

Formación

• 18+ years of experience delivering technology solutions globally and at scale.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and partner with senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of IT strategy, planning, and SDLC.
• Experience leading global teams and managing complex portfolios.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsabilidades

• Act as delivery lead and strategic partner for Global Clinical Operations.
• Own technical strategy, roadmap, and delivery of programs.
• Drive business transformation programs enabled by technology.
• Ensure successful delivery of IT solutions.
• Manage budget accountability for portfolio of responsibility.
• Lead and develop a globally distributed team.

Conocimientos

Budget Management

Business Acumen

Performance Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Educación

University degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

LI-Hybrid

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Ready to shape the future of clinical operations through technology? In this role, you’ll act as a strategic partner and delivery lead for Global Clinical Operations, driving innovation and transformation across a global portfolio. You will closely partner with Vendor Partnership and Governance (VPG) and Process, Training and GCP Compliance (PTC) business units and help to drive innovation and keep current system landscape stable. In GCO, we work at the intersection where our science meets our patients. Delivering on Novartis’s incredible portfolio takes agility, diligence, innovation, and a dedicated team that stretches beyond the boundaries of GCO. You’ll own the technical roadmap, lead complex programs, and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that enhance business capabilities. This is your opportunity to influence strategy, champion forward-thinking initiatives, and make a measurable difference in how Novartis leverages technology to accelerate clinical development worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as delivery lead and strategic partner for Global Clinical Operations in area of VPG and PTC
• Own technical strategy, roadmap, and delivery of programs and operations
• Shape technology roadmap in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Drive business transformation programs enabled by technology
• Ensure successful delivery of IT solutions and measure business value
• Manage budget accountability for portfolio of responsibility
• Lead and develop a globally distributed team

Essential Requirements

• University degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
• 18+ years of experience delivering technology solutions globally and at scale
• Proven ability to influence without authority and partner with senior leadership
• Strong knowledge of IT strategy, planning, and SDLC
• Experience leading global teams and managing complex portfolios
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry and Clinical Studies area
• Knowledge of emerging technology trends and innovation

Benefits & Rewards

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Benefits in Spain include Company Pension plan; Life and Accidental Insurance; Meals; Allowance or Canteen in the office; Flexible working hours.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

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

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Waterfall Model