Global Clinical Innovations Director - Patient Recruitment

Novartis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an Innovation Capability Director - Global Clinical Operations in London with a hybrid work model and an expectation of on-site presence. The role focuses on identifying, implementing and scaling innovative recruitment and patient engagement solutions to improve global trial participation.

You will work across global study teams, technology partners and cross-functional stakeholders to translate ideas into scalable capabilities using digital marketing and AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Proven digital patient recruitment expertise and implementation of digital marketing strategies.
• Experience applying AI-enabled methods to patient recruitment in trials.
• Strong knowledge of clinical development processes and GCP.
• Ability to translate strategy into cross-functional programs in a global matrix.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead adoption and scaling of innovative recruitment solutions across global programs.
• Partner with global study teams, technology providers and stakeholders to deliver innovations.
• Drive governance, risk management and continuous improvement of initiatives.
• Evaluate digital and AI-enabled approaches to improve recruitment outcomes.
• Develop scalable frameworks and best practices for sustainable adoption.
• Identify emerging technologies and recruitment trends to strengthen capability.
• Act as a trusted expert, shaping strategy and representing Novartis externally.

Skills

Digital patient recruitment

AI-enabled recruitment

Cross-functional leadership

Digital marketing

Clinical trial operations

Strategic leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences/Healthcare

Job description

Novartis is seeking an Innovation Capability Director - Global Clinical Operations in London with a hybrid work model and an expectation of on-site presence. The role focuses on identifying, implementing and scaling innovative recruitment and patient engagement solutions to improve global trial participation.

You will work across global study teams, technology partners and cross-functional stakeholders to translate ideas into scalable capabilities using digital marketing and AI-enabled