Global Medical Affairs Governance Leader

Novartis AG

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 104,000 - 193,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Novartis AG in Dublin is seeking a Head of International Medical Affairs, Governance Enablement, to strengthen governance across regions and enable teams to deliver clearer, more impactful Medical Affairs priorities.

You will translate governance expectations into scalable operating models, lead a global Governance Enablement team, and partner with country and regional Medical Heads to drive transformation and improved accountability.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field.
10+ years of Medical Affairs, Quality and Compliance experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in international or above-country Medical Affairs roles within a complex global organization.
Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance, compliance, risk management, and operating models.
Experience leading organizational transformation, governance enablement, or capability-building initiatives across multiple markets.
Excellent written and spoken English; strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Shape the country governance operating model, strengthening accountability and effective execution across International Medical Affairs.
Develop governance resource models that translate country workload, risk, capacity, and capability needs into actionable priorities.
Partner with Country and Regional Medical Heads to prioritize governance demand and protect organizational capacity.
Ensure continuity in critical governance roles through recruitment support, succession planning, onboarding, and transitions.
Lead targeted enablement for countries with elevated governance risks using monitoring, audit, and escalation insights.
Build role-based governance learning journeys and capability programs that drive measurable improvement beyond training completion.
Develop a connected governance network that enables knowledge sharing and cross-country collaboration at scale.
Lead country governance transformation by defining future-state operating models, roadmaps, and measures for sustained adoption.
Champion responsible use of AI, analytics, and digital solutions across governance enablement and learning workflows.
Lead, develop, and empower the Governance Enablement team while strengthening leadership capability across the governance community.