Global Regulatory Director, RA Central Solutions CTA/CTR

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Hybrid; GBP 84,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parental leave

Car allowance

Insurance plans

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Global Regulatory Director - RA Central Solutions in London to lead a high-performing regulatory team and drive global clinical trial applications across markets. This role focuses on strategy, talent development, and ensuring timely, compliant submissions worldwide.

You will shape strategy, empower talent, and advance automation, with a hybrid work model and a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading global clinical trial application activities across international markets.
• Deep understanding of worldwide regulatory requirements and submission processes for clinical trials.
• Ability to coach and develop diverse, cross-cultural teams in a high-performing environment.
• Experience driving operational excellence through process improvement and automation.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead change across organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global clinical trial application activities and ensure compliant submissions globally in collaboration with RA DU Lead.
• Build and inspire a high-performing regulatory team through coaching and talent development.
• Allocate resources strategically to deliver clinical trial milestones efficiently across the portfolio.
• Drive process simplification, automation and continuous improvement for operational excellence.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and support key regulatory priorities.

Skills

Global regulatory leadership

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder influence

Strategic planning

Job description

Salary Range: £83,510.00 - £155,090.00 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid 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.

Job Description 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.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

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’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.

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