Global Clinical Operations AI Program Lead

Novartis AG; Sabadell; Hybrid; EUR 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

16 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis AG in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director to drive the AI portfolio, translating ideas into scalable, compliant solutions that improve how teams work. You will lead execution, enable adoption, and accelerate the transformation to an AI-enabled organization.

This role combines clinical operations expertise with change leadership and innovation delivery, collaborating across Clinical Operations, Development AI, Data, Digital and IT to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline, or equivalent business experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline would be beneficial.
• Significant experience in program management or digital delivery within global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, delivery, and reporting across the Global Clinical Operations AI portfolio.
• Monitor portfolio progress, dependencies, risks, and milestones to support decision-making.
• Deliver portfolio reporting and insights using KPIs and metrics.
• Partner with Product Owners and Platform Leads to maintain an integrated AI roadmap.
• Coordinate governance activities including intake, prioritization, risk assessment, and approvals.
• Support adoption of self-service, low-code AI solutions across Clinical Operations.
• Lead change management, communications, training, and launch readiness activities for AI initiatives.
• Apply program management practices including value tracking and benefits realization.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

AI experience

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Novartis AG in Barcelona, Spain, seeks a Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director to drive the AI portfolio, translating ideas into scalable, compliant solutions that improve how teams work. You will lead execution, enable adoption, and accelerate the transformation to an AI-enabled organization.

This role combines clinical operations expertise with change leadership and innovation delivery, collaborating across Clinical Operations, Development AI, Data, Digital and IT to deliver