Global Medical Affairs: Process Excellence Lead

ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.; Sabadell; Hybrid; EUR 94,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A. in Barcelona, Spain, invites applications for the Head of International Medical Affairs, Process Effectiveness and Monitoring.

You will lead process effectiveness, first-line monitoring, and governance across International Medical Affairs to ensure compliant, proactive risk management and sustainable operational excellence. Reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs Governance & Operations, IMA, you will drive cross-country improvements, strengthen audit readiness, and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of Medical Affairs, Quality and Compliance experience in pharma.
• Experience in international, regional, or above-country Medical Affairs roles.
• Leadership experience across multi-country first-line assurance and risk-based monitoring.
• Strong ability to translate enterprise standards into country practice, including audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead process effectiveness and first-line monitoring across International Medical Affairs.
• Design and evolve monitoring frameworks to identify governance risks and improvement opportunities.
• Translate monitoring insights into corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive proactive risk management and maintain audit/inspection readiness.
• Partner with country, regional, and functional stakeholders to improve process adoption and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Medicine/Life Sciences advanced degree

10+ years Medical Affairs/Quality & Compliance

Job description

Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A. in Barcelona, Spain, invites applications for the Head of International Medical Affairs, Process Effectiveness and Monitoring.

You will lead process effectiveness, first-line monitoring, and governance across International Medical Affairs to ensure compliant, proactive risk management and sustainable operational excellence. Reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs Governance & Operations, IMA, you will drive cross-country improvements, strengthen audit readiness, and