Technology Business Partner Development – Regulatory Affairs

Novartis; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 121,000; 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 AG in Barcelona is seeking a Director, DDIT Development – Regulatory Affairs to lead the technology strategy for global regulatory operations. You will partner with Regulatory Affairs leaders to translate priorities into a high-impact digital roadmap, driving value through applications of AI and modern software delivery practices.

You will manage a global portfolio, ensure governance, budgets, and timely delivery, and communicate with executive stakeholders while advancing regulatory

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading global technology or digital transformation in pharma/healthcare.
• Experience with strategy, architecture, and execution across regulatory tech.
• Proven ability to drive complex programs with risk management and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary technology partner to Regulatory Affairs leaders, shaping strategy and digital priorities.
• Own the Regulatory Affairs technology portfolio, governance, processes, metrics, and decision frameworks.
• Drive prioritization across initiatives using value, feasibility, impact and capacity.
• Oversee portfolio delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality and benefits realization.
• Lead development of business cases and project plans aligned to regulatory tech roadmap.
• Establish transparent reporting with KPIs and portfolio insights.
• Anticipate risks and resolve delivery challenges through stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Strategic technology partnering

Portfolio management

SDLC knowledge

Agile Scrum

AI in life sciences (LLMs-RAG)

Risk management

Executive communication

Leadership

Job description

Salary Range:

€65,200.00 - €121,000.00

Job Description Summary

Internal Title: Director, DDIT Development – Regulatory Affairs
#LI-Hybrid
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Imagine shaping how regulatory teams worldwide harness technology to deliver medicines faster, smarter, and with confidence. As Director, DDIT Development – Regulatory Affairs, you will be the strategic technology partner to the Regulatory Affairs organization, turning complex business priorities into a high-impact digital and technology roadmap. You will lead a global portfolio that connects strategy, architecture, and execution—empowering leaders with clear insights, enabling innovation, and ensuring technology consistently advances regulatory excellence and patient outcomes.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the primary technology partner to Regulatory Affairs leaders, shaping strategy and digital priorities.
• Own the Regulatory Affairs technology portfolio, including governance, processes, metrics, and decision frameworks.
• Drive prioritization across initiatives using value, feasibility, impact, and capacity considerations.
• Oversee portfolio delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality, and benefits realization.
• Lead development of business cases and project plans aligned to the Regulatory Affairs technology roadmap.
• Establish transparent reporting using key performance indicators and actionable portfolio insights.
• Anticipate risks, address delivery challenges, and drive timely resolution through stakeholder alignment.

Essential requirements:

• 10+ years of experience leading global technology or digital transformation in pharmaceutical or healthcare environments.
• Strong expertise in strategic technology partnering and project portfolio management.
• In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle and Agile Scrum delivery models.
• Proven experience applying artificial intelligence in life sciences, including large language models and retrieval-augmented generation.
• Demonstrated success leading complex programs with strong risk management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent leadership, analytical thinking, and executive-level communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:

• Barcelona: 65,200.00 - 121,000.00 EUR Annual

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

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

Skills Desired

Business Transformation, Government Affairs, Project Management, Stakeholder Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Technical Analysis, Technology Strategies, Transformation Programs, Waterfall Model