Global Clinical Operations AI Program Lead

Legend Biotech USA

East Hanover (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 298,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Novartis in East Hanover, NJ, seeks a Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director to lead the delivery of the AI portfolio, translating ideas into scalable, compliant solutions that enhance how teams work. Partnering across Clinical Operations, Development AI, Data, Digital and IT, you will drive program execution, adoption, and transformation of AI from concept to real-world impact.

This role requires strong program management, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant business experience.
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline would be beneficial.
Significant experience in program management, project management, digital delivery, or business transformation within complex global organizations.
Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and drive delivery across cross-functional initiatives.
Strong understanding of Clinical Operations or the ability to rapidly develop expertise in the clinical trial environment.
Experience delivering innovation, transformation, or technology-enabled change that resulted in measurable business outcomes.
Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence stakeholders across technical, operational, and compliance functions.
Experience supporting digital or AI initiatives, including solution deployment, adoption, or process automation.
Experience working within regulated environments and applying compliance requirements to operational delivery.
Excellent communication, change management, and facilitation skills, with the ability to drive adoption of new ways of working.

Responsibilities

Oversee planning, execution, delivery, and reporting across the Global Clinical Operations AI portfolio.
Monitor portfolio progress, dependencies, risks, and milestones to support effective decision-making.
Deliver portfolio reporting and insights using standardized key performance indicators and metrics.
Partner with Product Owners and Platform Leads to maintain an integrated AI roadmap and solution landscape.
Coordinate governance activities including intake, prioritization, risk assessment, compliance alignment, and approvals.
Support adoption of self-service, low-code, and productivity-focused AI solutions across Clinical Operations.
Lead change management, communications, training, and launch readiness activities for AI initiatives.
Apply consistent program management practices, including value tracking, quality assurance, and benefits realization.