Global Feasibility Lead / Clinical Operations Program Manager

Novartis Farmacéutica; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in London is seeking a Global Feasibility Lead / Clinical Operations Program Manager. This role involves strategic decision-making, analyzing data for clinical trials, and leading feasibility assessments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in pharmaceutical drug development and a degree in Life Sciences. The job offers a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration and data-driven insights to enhance global health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven background in pharmaceutical clinical drug development.
• Solid understanding of clinical development and trial design.
• Expertise in data-driven feasibility for global clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Analyze diverse data sources for strategic decisions.
• Deliver modeling and viability analyses for trial planning.
• Lead end-to-end feasibility assessments in collaboration with teams.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Strategic planning

Risk management

Collaborative teamwork

Project management

Analytical insights interpretation

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, MS Teams)

Job description

Global Feasibility Lead / Clinical Operations Program Manager

Job ID REQ-10058519

Jul 24, 2025

United Kingdom

Summary

#LI-Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)
Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom or Dublin, Ireland

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

At Novartis, we’re looking for a strategic thinker and data-driven leader to join us as a Clinical Operations Program Manager. In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of early modeling viability assessments, global feasibility studies, recruitment projections, and allocation strategies for cutting-edge clinical trials.

As a core member of our Global Clinical Operations sub-team, you’ll drive strategic planning and trial allocation using powerful insights and analytics—making a real impact on global health outcomes.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• Analyse diverse data sourcessuch as clinical trial data, historical performance, scientific publications, epidemiology, and the broader clinical and commercial landscape to inform strategic decisions.
• Deliver modeling and viability analysesto support early recruitment projections and guide clinical trial planning.
• Lead end-to-end feasibility assessmentsin close collaboration with country feasibility managers, clinical trial teams, and medical experts.
• Recommend optimal country and site allocations, identifying associated risks and opportunities in alignment with the global program strategy.
• Provide strategic input on study designbased on data insights and feasibility findings.
• A degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Aprovenbackground in pharmaceutical clinical drug development.
• Asolidunderstanding of all aspects of clinical development, with a particular focus on clinical trial design and execution.
• Demonstratedexpertise in data-driven feasibility for global clinical trials.
• The ability tocollaborate effectivelyin a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• Aproactive approach to risk management, with a track record of identifying, flagging, and resolving potential issues, along with experience in strategic scenario planning.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across local, regional, and global matrixed teams.
• Excellent project management capabilities, with a knack for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Adata-savvy mindset, with the ability to interpret analytical insights and clearly communicate the rationale behind decisions.
• Asolid understandingof the international drug development process, including GCP/ICH standards and health authority regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly MS Teams, Excel, and Word.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

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GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

Alternative Location 1 Dublin (NOCC), Ireland

Functional Area Research & Development

Job Type Full time

Employment Type Regular

Shift Work No

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