Associate Director, EEE Governance

Novartis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis, via Magnit Global, is seeking a temporary contractor to support the governance and compliance of scientific engagements across Global Medical Affairs. You will advise on HCP/HCO interactions, review SoWs, and ensure adherence to company standards across regions.

This role emphasizes collaboration with Legal, ERC, and cross-functional teams to drive compliant engagement programs. The position requires 8+ years in pharma engagement, strong project management, and the ability to navigate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in pharmaceutical HCP & HCO engagement and scientific education experience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in pharmaceutical compliance/governance environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• External vendor management experience.
• Change management skills to sustain high ethical standards and compliance.
• Strong tolerance for ambiguity; adaptable; willing to speak up and challenge.
• Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizational awareness with cross-functional/global teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, EEE Governance in designated TA and deputize as needed.
• Ensure proper implementation of Novartis standards and processes; support cross-functional alignment.
• Provide SME guidance on scientific engagements across regions and local teams.
• Advise on engagements with HCP/HCOs; collaborate with Legal and ERC on standards interpretation.
• Act as SME for topics like HCP Travel, CPO Index, etc., and guide Medical and other functions.
• Assist planning of International Medical Congresses from a compliance perspective; coordinate risk alignment.
• Develop and deliver training on business processes and standards for internal and external partners.
• Explore novel scientific engagement solutions aligned with portfolio strategy.
• Ensure due diligence and BeSure compatibility for global congress sponsorships.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Vendor management

Change management

Adaptability

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Pharmaceutical compliance

Education

University degree

Job description

This is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartis

Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!

It is offered through Magnit Global, who, if selected, will be your employer. If your services are retained, you will be assigned to provide services to Novartis as the end client. This is not an offer of employment with Novartis. If you are selected for this Temporary/External opportunity, you will not be an employee of Novartis and will not be eligible for any Novartis employee benefits or incentives.

Ready to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on…

Job Purpose

Support the implementation of an integrated Novartis strategy, enterprise processes and standards in designated TA, working in close collaboration and under direct oversight of the Engagement Directors, to ensure adherence and adequate oversight of the Scientific Engagement activities and projects (e.g., advisory boards, one-off and ongoing HCP interactions, preceptorships, congresses, scientific standalone, medical society engagements etc.) and other externally facing projects, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements and laws. Provide advisory support and be partner to the Global Medical Affairs, Global Health Medical Affairs and International (Medical Affairs and Global Commercial) teams to ensure adherence to NVS Global medical Interaction policy related to interactions with Health Care Professionals / Health Care Organizations / Patient Associations. Partnering with DUs providing review of their SoWs for Experts engagements and general consulting for scientific engagements across the enterprise. Contribute to the GMA & IMA organizations to ensure consistency and deliver key strategic priorities, objectives, and goals within their respective disease area of responsibility across Global/International/Regions/Local. Could represent GMA MEOG on cross-functional and/or cross-divisional teams. Drive a compliance mindset and support process simplification, operational excellence, performance, and quality. Enables a collaborative and empowered organization that can navigate in a matrix environment and adjust quickly to business needs.

Major Accountabilities

• Support the Director, EEE Governance in designated TA and deputize as needed.
• Ensure proper implementation of Novartis standards, guidelines and processes in designated TA and provide input to the periodically review process based on changes of applicable laws, codes, or Novartis strategy; support cross functional alignment and respective company integrations /onboarding.
• Provide subject matter expertise and consultation across Global/International/Regions/ Local (G/I/R/L) on their scientific engagement standards.
• Review and provide guidance for scientific engagements based on company standards and local requirements, close cooperation with Legal and ERC on the interpretation and update of standards. Provide subject matter expertise and issue resolution proposals for unclear situations.
• Act as appointed Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specific topics in Engagements e.g., HCP Travel, CPO Index, etc., and provide guidance and advice Medical and other functions as applicable.
• Support EEE Governance Directors in the planning of International Medical Congresses from a compliance perspective coordinating Global – Local Risk Functions alignment, review and actions and/or act as SPOC for those congresses as delegated by Directors.
• Develop and deliver training on business process and standards for internal functions, especially new-hires and (non-mandatory) trainings for external partners and agencies. Ensure that the GMA and IMA organizations and agency partners are educated on HCP & HCO engagement and interaction standards and frameworks.
• Support EEE governance directors in the discussions and creation of novel scientific engagement solutions in line with the portfolio strategy and evolving external landscape.
• Ensure due diligence and BeSure compatibility of global congress sponsorships, including adherence to external regulations.
• Supporting EEE governance directors in communicating with stakeholders to keep abreast of market and compliance changes that influence the company.
• Responsible to oversee scientific engagement plans across the GMA / IMA organization with respect to the appropriate standards and framework.
• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of HCP & HCO engagements of the GMA/IMA organization to maintain or improve quality and compliance.
• Identify, assess, and address internal and external issues and risks related to Health Care Compliance through the risk management process.
• Develop and maintain specific implementation frameworks, avoiding bureaucracy as much as possible.

Ideal Background

Education: University degree in Business Administration, Law, International Marketing, Communication or Science.

Languages: Excellent English language skills

Experience/Professional Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of proven pharmaceutical HCP & HCO engagement and scientific education experience.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities.
• Sound experience in pharmaceutical compliance/ governance environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• External vendor management experience.
• Change management skills to sustain a culture of high ethical standards and compliance.
• Strong tolerance for ambiguity, willingness to adapt, willing to speak-up and challenge.
• Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizational awareness, including experience working cross-functionally and in global teams.
• Other competencies: Well-structured, detail-oriented, diligent, diplomatic, honest, accountable, strong negotiation skills, stress-resistant, ability to build strong relationships and networks.

Workload:35 hours/week

Role type: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)

Required start date: 23 November 2026

Contract: 12 months

Payroll: Inside IR35 (PAYE)

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

EEO Statement

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Accommodation

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