Global Medical Affairs Enablement Leader

Novartis AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible & hybrid work

Parental leave

Job summary

Novartis AG is seeking a Head of International Medical Affairs, Governance Enablement, in London. The role leads governance enablement across International Medical Affairs, partnering with country and regional heads to simplify complexity and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

The position requires an advanced degree in Life Sciences, extensive Medical Affairs governance experience, and proven leadership across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Significant Medical Affairs, Quality and Compliance experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in international/ regional Medical Affairs roles within a complex global org.
• Strong governance, risk management and operating model knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Shape country governance operating model & drive accountability.
• Develop governance resource models translating workload and risk into priorities.
• Partner with country/regional Medical Heads to prioritise governance demand.
• Ensure continuity in governance roles through recruitment support and onboarding.
• Lead enablement for countries with elevated governance risks using data insights.
• Build governance learning journeys and capability programs across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Novartis AG is seeking a Head of International Medical Affairs, Governance Enablement, in London. The role leads governance enablement across International Medical Affairs, partnering with country and regional heads to simplify complexity and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

The position requires an advanced degree in Life Sciences, extensive Medical Affairs governance experience, and proven leadership across multiple markets.