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Global Head - Global Clinical Operations (GCO) - Technology & AI(m/w/x)
Leading AI and digital strategy for clinical trial execution in pharma. 10+ years senior leadership in regulated industries required. Accommodation for medical conditions, detailed essential functions.
Requirements
- 10+ years senior leadership in digital, data, or technology roles
- Experience in pharma, CRO, biotech, or regulated industries
- Experience in GXP-regulated environment
- Deep understanding of clinical operations systems
- Proven track record scaling AI/ML solutions in regulated environments
- Excellent track record delivering large-scale digital transformations
- Strong knowledge of drug development and GxP standards
- Success leading large, global, multidisciplinary teams
- Success leading enterprise-level transformation programs
- Change-first mindset
- Ability to inspire, influence, and bring people through transformation
- Strategic yet pragmatic approach
- Strong execution bias and focus on outcomes
- Exceptional communication skills
- Credibility to partner with senior leaders
- High emotional intelligence
- Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity
- Ability to lead in a matrix environment
- Advanced degree in Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent
- MBA or equivalent leadership qualification advantageous
Tasks
- Define and lead GCO digital, operational data, and AI strategy
- Align strategy with Novartis enterprise priorities
- Advise GCO Leadership Team on digital transformation and technology investments
- Lead transformation from manual to AI-enabled workflows
- Deliver AI, data analytics, and technology platform capabilities
- Identify and prioritize high-value AI and GenAI use cases
- Ensure measurable outcomes in a regulated environment
- Oversee platform roadmaps, vendor partnerships, and cybersecurity
- Maintain data privacy and quality standards
- Lead and inspire a global team of 80 professionals
- Build capabilities in AI, data science, and analytics
- Drive change management with a people focus
- Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of technology and AI initiatives
- Maintain compliance with GxP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements
- Establish scalable governance and operating frameworks
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- CTMS
- eTMF
- RTSM
- clinical data platforms
- AI
- ML
Benefits
Other Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation for medical condition or disability
- Detailed information about essential functions
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Global Head - Global Clinical Operations (GCO) - Technology & AI(m/w/x)
Leading AI and digital strategy for clinical trial execution in pharma. 10+ years senior leadership in regulated industries required. Accommodation for medical conditions, detailed essential functions.
Requirements
- 10+ years senior leadership in digital, data, or technology roles
- Experience in pharma, CRO, biotech, or regulated industries
- Experience in GXP-regulated environment
- Deep understanding of clinical operations systems
- Proven track record scaling AI/ML solutions in regulated environments
- Excellent track record delivering large-scale digital transformations
- Strong knowledge of drug development and GxP standards
- Success leading large, global, multidisciplinary teams
- Success leading enterprise-level transformation programs
- Change-first mindset
- Ability to inspire, influence, and bring people through transformation
- Strategic yet pragmatic approach
- Strong execution bias and focus on outcomes
- Exceptional communication skills
- Credibility to partner with senior leaders
- High emotional intelligence
- Ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity
- Ability to lead in a matrix environment
- Advanced degree in Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent
- MBA or equivalent leadership qualification advantageous
Tasks
- Define and lead GCO digital, operational data, and AI strategy
- Align strategy with Novartis enterprise priorities
- Advise GCO Leadership Team on digital transformation and technology investments
- Lead transformation from manual to AI-enabled workflows
- Deliver AI, data analytics, and technology platform capabilities
- Identify and prioritize high-value AI and GenAI use cases
- Ensure measurable outcomes in a regulated environment
- Oversee platform roadmaps, vendor partnerships, and cybersecurity
- Maintain data privacy and quality standards
- Lead and inspire a global team of 80 professionals
- Build capabilities in AI, data science, and analytics
- Drive change management with a people focus
- Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of technology and AI initiatives
- Maintain compliance with GxP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements
- Establish scalable governance and operating frameworks
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- CTMS
- eTMF
- RTSM
- clinical data platforms
- AI
- ML
Benefits
Other Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation for medical condition or disability
- Detailed information about essential functions
About the Company
Novartis
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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