Regulatory Affairs Data & Technology Project Manager

Novartis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Parental leave (14+ weeks)

Car allowance

Job summary

Novartis in London is seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Technology Portfolio Manager to drive end-to-end delivery of the technology roadmap across regulatory programs. You'll maintain plans, milestones, dependencies, and resource forecasts while partnering with technology and business teams to deliver projects on time and within budget in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Life Sciences, substantial project or portfolio management experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Significant project or portfolio management experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated environments.
• Proven Jira or comparable project portfolio management and work-tracking experience.
• Strong experience managing budgets, financial reporting, resource planning, and portfolio governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to translate complex information into business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery and tracking of the Regulatory Affairs Technology Roadmap portfolio.
• Maintain portfolio plans, milestones, dependencies, and resource forecasts across multiple workstreams.
• Partner with technology and business teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Lead project governance activities, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans to support successful delivery.
• Develop clear portfolio reporting, dashboards, and executive-ready updates for leadership.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, project practices, and technology adoption across Regulatory Affairs.

Skills

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Life Sciences

Tools

Jira

Job description

Salary Range: £67,900.00 - £126,100.00

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Primary Location: London, United Kingdom (for candidates residing within 50 miles of the office)

Other Locations: Remote, United Kingdom (UK based candidates living more than 50 miles from the office)

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

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery and tracking of the Regulatory Affairs Technology Roadmap portfolio.
• Maintain portfolio plans, milestones, dependencies, and resource forecasts across multiple workstreams.
• Partner with technology and business teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Lead project governance activities, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans to support successful delivery.
• Develop clear portfolio reporting, dashboards, and executive-ready updates for leadership.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, project practices, and technology adoption across Regulatory Affairs.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Significant project or portfolio management experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated environments.
• Proven expertise administering Jira or comparable project portfolio management and work-tracking platforms.
• Strong experience managing project budgets, financial reporting, resource planning, and portfolio governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects, identify risks, and drive successful outcomes.

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: £67,900 to £126,100

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.

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