Dir. DDIT Dev. Global Clinical Operations (GCO)

Job Description Summary

LI-Hybrid
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Ready to shape the future of clinical operations through technology? In this role, you’ll act as a strategic partner and delivery lead for Global Clinical Operations, driving innovation and transformation across a global portfolio. You will closely partner with Vendor Partnership and Governance (VPG) and Process, Training and GCP Compliance (PTC) business units and help to drive innovation and keep current system landscape stable. In GCO, we work at the intersection where our science meets our patients. Delivering on Novartis’s incredible portfolio takes agility, diligence, innovation, and a dedicated team that stretches beyond the boundaries of GCO. You’ll own the technical roadmap, lead complex programs, and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions that enhance business capabilities. This is your opportunity to influence strategy, champion forward-thinking initiatives, and make a measurable difference in how Novartis leverages technology to accelerate clinical development worldwide.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as delivery lead and strategic partner for Global Clinical Operations in area of VPG and PTC

• Own technical strategy, roadmap, and delivery of programs and operations

• Shape technology roadmap in collaboration with business stakeholders

• Drive business transformation programs enabled by technology

• Ensure successful delivery of IT solutions and measure business value

• Manage budget accountability for portfolio of responsibility

• Lead and develop a globally distributed team

Essential Requirements

• University degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience

• 18+ years of experience delivering technology solutions globally and at scale

• Proven ability to influence without authority and partner with senior leadership

• Strong knowledge of IT strategy, planning, and SDLC

• Experience leading global teams and managing complex portfolios

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry and Clinical Studies area

• Knowledge of emerging technology trends and innovation

 

Skills Desired

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Waterfall Model