Global Medical Affairs Governance Lead

IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 104,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Support

Hybrid working options

Parental leave (14+ weeks)

Job summary

Novartis Ireland Ltd. is seeking a Head of International Medical Affairs Governance Enablement in Dublin.

You will lead governance enablement across International Medical Affairs, translating expectations into effective operating models while partnering with regional and country leaders to deliver medical priorities. The role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, focusing on transforming governance capabilities, risk management, and organizational effectiveness across regions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of Medical Affairs, Quality and Compliance experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience leading governance enablement or organizational transformation across multiple markets.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape the country governance operating model and drive accountability.
• Develop governance resource models aligning workload, risk, capacity and capability needs.
• Partner with Medical Heads to balance governance demand and capacity.
• Ensure continuity in governance roles through recruitment support and succession planning.
• Lead enablement for high-risk countries with monitoring, audit, and escalation insights.
• Create governance learning journeys and capability programs to drive measurable improvement.
• Build a connected governance network enabling cross-country collaboration.
• Lead governance transformation with future-state operating models, roadmaps, and adoption metrics.
• Champion responsible use of AI, analytics, and digital solutions in governance workflows.
• Lead and develop the Governance Enablement team and broaden leadership across the community.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance enablement

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

Novartis Ireland Ltd. is seeking a Head of International Medical Affairs Governance Enablement in Dublin.

You will lead governance enablement across International Medical Affairs, translating expectations into effective operating models while partnering with regional and country leaders to deliver medical priorities. The role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery, focusing on transforming governance capabilities, risk management, and organizational effectiveness across regions.