Director Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee

Novartis Farmacéutica; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director for the Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee, based in London. In this full-time hybrid role, you will lead strategic and operational planning for clinical programs, manage high-performing teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has a medical degree and extensive experience in clinical research and drug development. Join us to shape the future of global drug development.

Qualifications

• Medical degree or advanced life sciences/healthcare qualification; PharmD or PhD strongly preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in a decision-making role within clinical research or drug development.
• Proven success in global clinical trial execution within a matrixed pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning for assigned clinical programs.
• Oversee budget and resource allocation across global teams.
• Ensure quality and compliance across all clinical activities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical research

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Medical degree or advanced life sciences qualification

Job description

Choose LocationChoose Location# Director Central Integrated Scientific Review CommitteeREQ-10064876Oct 30, 2025United Kingdom### SummaryLOCATION: London, United Kingdom OR Dublin, Ireland OR Basel, Switzerland ROLE TYPE: Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid Step into a pivotal leadership role where your strategic vision and clinical expertise will shape the future of global drug development. As Director of the Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee, you’ll drive operational excellence across complex clinical programs, influence cross-functional teams, and foster a culture of empowerment and innovation. Your work will directly contribute to accelerating access to life-changing treatments, improving patient outcomes worldwide, and setting new standards in clinical excellence.### About the Role**Key Responsibilities*** Lead strategic and operational planning for assigned clinical programs from end to end* Oversee budget and resource allocation across global teams and clinical functions* Ensure quality and compliance across all clinical activities and program deliverables* Manage and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed, cross-functional environment* Drive process improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across clinical operations* Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational and budget management capabilities* Represent the function in global initiatives, including SOP development and training* Ensure timely reporting of technical complaints and adverse events per regulatory standards**Essential Requirements*** Medical degree or advanced life sciences/healthcare qualification; PharmD or PhD strongly preferred* Demonstratable experience in a decision-making role within clinical research or drug development across Phases I–IV* Proven success in global clinical trial execution within a matrixed pharmaceutical environment* Strong leadership and people management capabilities across diverse, cross-functional teams* Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills* Demonstrated ability to influence without formal authority* Fluent in both written and spoken English* Deep understanding of regulatory standards and compliance in clinical operations**Why Novartis:****Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.**Join our Novartis Network:****Why Novartis:****Join our Novartis Network:****Benefits and Rewards:** Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:DevelopmentInnovative MedicinesUnited KingdomLondon (The Westworks)GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.Research & DevelopmentFull timeRegularNoNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.REQ-10064876### Director Central Integrated Scientific Review Committee