Project Coordinator - Global Clinical Operations

Novartis UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis UK is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator for Global Clinical Operations to support senior leaders and teams across a global network. You will coordinate information, meetings, and initiatives to enable effective operations and strengthen the department's collaboration and service delivery.

Based in London with potential remote/home working eligibility, the role offers hybrid working options and exposure to international projects in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating administrative, operational, or project-related activities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across global teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to Global Clinical Operations leaders and teams.
• Manage calendars, meetings, correspondence, deadlines, and departmental activities.
• Coordinate, track, verify, and reconcile updates, reports, and business information.
• Organize meetings, events, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• Support team communications, town halls, and collaboration platforms.
• Coordinate SharePoint administration, content maintenance, and process improvements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, interview coordination, and talent discussions.
• Assist with financial activities including purchase orders, vendor onboarding, budgets, and timecards.

Job description

Summary

or Remote

Please note that this role is based in our WestWorks, London, UK office.

Remote Home Working can be offered, based on eligibility criteria being met.

Location: Westworks, London, UK - Hybrid or Remote

Relocation Support: This role is based in London, UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support. Please only apply if accessible or based in the UK.

As Project Coordinator, Global Clinical Operations, you will serve as a central figure within the team, partnering closely with senior leaders and colleagues across a global organization to ensure the smooth delivery of operational and project activities. You will play a key role in coordinating information, communications, meetings, and initiatives that enable the team to operate effectively. Through your professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to service excellence, you will help shape the department's reputation and the quality of support provided to stakeholders across Global Clinical Operations. This is an exciting opportunity for an organized and proactive professional to gain broad exposure to Global Clinical Operations while building project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational management skills in a complex, international environment.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to Global Clinical Operations leaders and teams.
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, correspondence, deadlines, and departmental administrative activities.
• Coordinate, track, verify, and reconcile functional updates, reports, and business information.
• Organize meetings, events, presentations, agendas, and follow-up of key action items.
• Support team communications, information-sharing initiatives, town halls, and collaboration platforms.
• Coordinate SharePoint administration, content maintenance, and continuous process improvements.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, interview coordination, talent discussions, and feedback consolidation.
• Assist with financial and operational activities, including purchase orders, vendor onboarding, budgets, and timecards.

Essential Requirements

• Experience coordinating administrative, operational, or project-related activities in a professional environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder requests.
• Experience supporting meetings, calendars, presentations, events, and follow-up of action items.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and deliver a high-quality service experience across global teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools, including document and information management platforms.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Experience coordinating information, reports, or business updates with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting administrative, operational, or departmental processes in a professional environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, or other regulated environment.
• Curiosity about digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence applications, with a willingness to adopt new technologies and ways of working.

Please note:

Novartis is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.

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:

£29,260.00 - £54,340.00 GBP Annual

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 periodicallt.

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.

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

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

You’ll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: 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

Benefits and Rewards:

Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.

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