Novartis
Executive Director, Integrated Trial Process, PRS
Novartis, East Hanover, New Jersey, us, 07936
Executive Director, Integrated Trial Process, PRS
Join to apply for the Executive Director, Integrated Trial Process, PRS role at Novartis. We work collaboratively to integrate cross‑functional expertise into streamlined, end‑to‑end trial processes underpinned by innovation and risk‑based quality management, so Novartis can deliver high‑quality medicines to patients faster.
Location : East Hanover, New Jersey.
Employment type : Full‑time.
Seniority level : Executive.
Your Key Responsibilities :
Build, lead and develop a high‑performing team of global process owners and process managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and value delivery.
Define and execute a compelling vision for integrated trial processes and the Clinical Trial Quality System (CTQS), ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance across the end‑to‑end lifecycle. This includes driving clarity and simplicity, holistic process management, effective audit/inspection readiness, and the use of KPIs and metrics to monitor and sustain process health.
Foster strong collaboration with Global Line Functions, matrix teams’ leaders and senior management to drive cross‑functional process integration, alignment on strategy, and share ownership of outcomes.
Prioritize and lead process transformation initiatives that maximize business impact, focusing on simplification, automation, and innovative approaches.
Capture and communicate business value of operational efficiencies through measurable outcomes and data‑driven insights.
Promote and apply structured process improvement methodologies (e.g., kaizen, workshops, lean approaches) with active cross‑functional participation.
Act as a change leader, enabling mindset and behavior shifts that embed efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across research and development.
Engage and influence a broad network of senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and sustained adoption of integrated trial processes.
Essential Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in quantitative science or business and 10+ years of relevant experience.
Deep knowledge of drug development and end‑to‑end clinical trial processes, with expertise in clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and business change management.
Proven ability to assess and respond to internal and external changes impacting trial processes, supporting systems, and training requirements.
Exposure to digital transformation and innovative technologies, including leveraging automation, data, and AI‑enabled solutions.
Demonstrated experience in defining and applying metrics to monitor process health, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Strong record of cross‑functional leadership and collaboration across multiple functions within the clinical development value chain.
Established people leader with experience in building, mentoring, and developing high‑performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and career growth.
Desired Requirements :
Master’s degree or higher.
Compensation : The salary range is $225,400 to $418,600 per year, plus performance‑based incentives and eligibility for annual equity awards.
EEO Statement : The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Location : East Hanover, New Jersey.
Employment type : Full‑time.
Seniority level : Executive.
Your Key Responsibilities :
Build, lead and develop a high‑performing team of global process owners and process managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and value delivery.
Define and execute a compelling vision for integrated trial processes and the Clinical Trial Quality System (CTQS), ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance across the end‑to‑end lifecycle. This includes driving clarity and simplicity, holistic process management, effective audit/inspection readiness, and the use of KPIs and metrics to monitor and sustain process health.
Foster strong collaboration with Global Line Functions, matrix teams’ leaders and senior management to drive cross‑functional process integration, alignment on strategy, and share ownership of outcomes.
Prioritize and lead process transformation initiatives that maximize business impact, focusing on simplification, automation, and innovative approaches.
Capture and communicate business value of operational efficiencies through measurable outcomes and data‑driven insights.
Promote and apply structured process improvement methodologies (e.g., kaizen, workshops, lean approaches) with active cross‑functional participation.
Act as a change leader, enabling mindset and behavior shifts that embed efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across research and development.
Engage and influence a broad network of senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and sustained adoption of integrated trial processes.
Essential Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in quantitative science or business and 10+ years of relevant experience.
Deep knowledge of drug development and end‑to‑end clinical trial processes, with expertise in clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and business change management.
Proven ability to assess and respond to internal and external changes impacting trial processes, supporting systems, and training requirements.
Exposure to digital transformation and innovative technologies, including leveraging automation, data, and AI‑enabled solutions.
Demonstrated experience in defining and applying metrics to monitor process health, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Strong record of cross‑functional leadership and collaboration across multiple functions within the clinical development value chain.
Established people leader with experience in building, mentoring, and developing high‑performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and career growth.
Desired Requirements :
Master’s degree or higher.
Compensation : The salary range is $225,400 to $418,600 per year, plus performance‑based incentives and eligibility for annual equity awards.
EEO Statement : The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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