Strategic RA Lead: Enabling Functions & Governance

Novartis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Strategy Lead for RA Enabling Functions based in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in global strategy innovation, project management, and a strong understanding of Regulatory Affairs. Responsibilities include driving business processes, analyzing performance metrics, and managing strategic objectives. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model with 12 days a month on-site.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Significant experience in global strategy innovation or management consulting; specific experience in Regulatory Affairs is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and manage people within a global matrix environment.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to optimize ways of working.
• Solid background in budget finance and resource management within pharmaceutical research and development settings.
• Demonstrated ability to create strategic objectives and plans based on internal and external assessments.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills, strong decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Regulatory Affairs (RA) activities to support portfolio needs.
• Drive essential processes, analyze KPIs / metrics and provide recommendations.
• Deliver governance enabling timely decision-making and effective resource allocation.
• Enhance team effectiveness by managing processes and introducing tools.
• Lead value-based projects to transform RA functional health.
• Create and manage annual operating plans supporting leadership team operations.

Skills

Clinical Trials

Cross-Functional Teams

Drug Development

Lifesciences

Negotiation Skills

People Management

Problem Solving Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Strategy

Execution

Job description

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Strategy Lead for RA Enabling Functions based in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in global strategy innovation, project management, and a strong understanding of Regulatory Affairs. Responsibilities include driving business processes, analyzing performance metrics, and managing strategic objectives. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model with 12 days a month on-site.