Senior Program / Project Lead - Technology & Scientific Computing

Novartis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Senior Program / Project Manager to join their Technology & Scientific Computing team in London. This role involves overseeing product and technology delivery, managing project portfolios, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, extensive project management experience, and knowledge of GxP and CSV frameworks. The position emphasizes collaboration and the effective leadership of cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering technology projects within drug development.
• Extensive experience in program and project management.
• Knowledge of GxP and CSV frameworks ensuring compliance.
• Knowledge of GxP and CSV frameworks with experience in compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of products and technologies.
• Manage the portfolio of projects within the department.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for project delivery.
• Coach the TSC leadership team on agile practices.
• Perform regular checks on progress to ensure quality and standards.
• Ensure all projects comply with GxP and CSV frameworks.

Skills

Clinical Trials

Data Architecture

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Science

Global Project Management

Operations

Data Strategy

Drug Development

Global Project Management

Operations

People Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Program / Project Manager to join our Technology & Scientific Computing (TSC) team within the Advanced Quantitative Analysis Department in Global Drug Development. This role will lead program project delivery for our products and technologies and define governance frameworks for all of TSC to ensure agility and compliance with GxP and CSV frameworks. The successful candidate will partner with the rest of TSC, the broader AQS organization, and IT to enable our user community.

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Project Delivery: Oversee end-to-end delivery of products and technologies using hybrid agile–waterfall methodologies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Portfolio Management: Manage the portfolio of projects within the department, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and efficient resource allocation.
• Define Governance Framework: Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery across all projects.
• Coaching: Provide guidance and support to project teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agile practices. Coach the TSC leadership team towards adherence to the frameworks.
• Quality Assurance: Perform regular sanity checks on the progress and delivery of programs, projects, and digital products to ensure they meet required standards and objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with GxP and CSV frameworks, adapting Novartis methodology to meet business needs while maintaining high standards of compliance.
• Collaboration: Partner effectively with the rest of TSC, AQS, and IT to ensure overall success in servicing clients, promoting a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in delivering technology projects, programs, and products within drug development and/or research environments.
• Extensive experience in program and project management.
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies and in defining hybrid working models for product/project scenarios.
• Proven ability to set up and lead cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Proven partnering skills and ability to navigate complex organizations and stakeholders from different departments.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of GxP and CSV frameworks and experience ensuring compliance in a regulated environment.

Skills & Information

Skills Desired: Clinical Trials, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Products, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Strategy, Drug Development, Global Project Management, Operations, People Management

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: Access Control, System, B2C, Jewellery, Agricultural, Application Programming, Data Analysis

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1