Global Regulatory Director, RA Central Solutions CTA/CTR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

14 weeks parental leave

Company car or car allowance

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis UK in London seeks a Global Regulatory Director - RA Central Solutions to lead worldwide clinical trial application activities and ensure timely, compliant submissions across a diverse portfolio. You will develop and coach a high-performing regulatory team, allocate resources to meet milestones, and drive process improvements, automation, and strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders.

This role emphasizes building cross-functional collaboration, delivering results, and championing

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading global clinical trial application and registration activities across international markets.
• Deep understanding of worldwide regulatory requirements, guidelines and submission processes for clinical trials.
• Ability to lead and develop diverse, cross-cultural teams, with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and grow talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Strong experience driving operational excellence, process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead change across cross-functional organisations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and strategic planning skills with a strong focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead global clinical trial application activities, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions and approvals worldwide in collaboration with RA DU Lead.
• Build, develop and inspire a high-performing regulatory team through coaching, mentoring and talent development.
• Allocate resources strategically to deliver clinical trial milestones efficiently across the assigned portfolio.
• Drive process simplification, automation and continuous improvement to enhance operational excellence.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and support key regulatory business priorities.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and a customer-focused culture across Regulatory Affairs.
• Champion organisational change, promoting Novartis values, innovation and knowledge-sharing across teams.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Clinical submissions

Cross-cultural leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder influence

Process improvement

Job description

Summary

Primary Location: London, United Kingdom

Summary

Primary Location: London, United Kingdom

Other Locations: Remote, United Kingdom

Relocation Support: This role is based in London, United Kingdom. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

What if you could shape the future of global clinical trial execution while leading a high-performing team at the forefront of regulatory innovation? As Global Regulatory Director - RA Central Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely, compliant clinical trial applications across a diverse global portfolio. You’ll empower and develop talented regulatory professionals, drive operational excellence through process simplification and automation, and influence strategic decisions that strengthen Novartis’ ability to bring innovative medicines to patients worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful change, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and help create a more agile, future-ready Regulatory Affairs organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global clinical trial application activities, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions and approvals worldwide in collaboration with RA DU Lead.
• Build, develop and inspire a high-performing regulatory team through coaching, mentoring and talent development.
• Allocate resources strategically to deliver clinical trial milestones efficiently across the assigned portfolio.
• Drive process simplification, automation and continuous improvement to enhance operational excellence.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and support key regulatory business priorities.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and a customer-focused culture across Regulatory Affairs.
• Champion organisational change, promoting Novartis values, innovation and knowledge-sharing across teams.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience leading global clinical trial application and registration activities across international markets.
• Deep understanding of worldwide regulatory requirements, guidelines and submission processes for clinical trials.
• Ability to lead and develop diverse, cross-cultural teams, with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and grow talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Strong experience driving operational excellence, process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead change across cross-functional organisations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and strategic planning skills with a strong focus on delivering results.

Benefits & Rewards

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

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: £83,510 to £155,090

The base 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.

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 minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.

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.

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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.

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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