Senior Director, GMA Study Management

3 days ago

Hyderabad Office, India Novartis Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 50,00,000 per year

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid Location: Hyderabad, India

Relocation Support: This role is based in Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support, please only apply if accessible.

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of global medical affairs studies at Novartis. As Senior Director, GMA Study Management, you will drive excellence in study operations, lead a talented team, and collaborate with cross-functional partners worldwide. Your strategic vision and operational expertise will ensure the successful delivery of innovative, high-quality studies that advance patient care and scientific knowledge. Join us to make a meaningful difference on a global scale, while fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


 

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Lead GMA study operations for assigned therapy area from strategic planning through execution and delivery.

  • Oversee Study Management Team to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of studies in the portfolio.

  • Liaise with stakeholders to plan, consolidate, and forecast budgets and resources at the therapy area level.

  • Drive prioritisation and provide operational input into early planning and budgeting of studies.

  • Oversee planning and resourcing of interventional studies, collaborating with Global Clinical Operations (GCO) and Clinical Development (CD) teams.

  • Deliver non-interventional studies, research collaborations, and investigator-initiated trials, managing spend and forecasts.

  • Represent Study Management operations at Therapy Area Medical Affairs Team meetings.

  • Serve as single point of contact for high-level study management activities within assigned therapy area.

  • Build and maintain external relationships with institutions and key opinion leaders involved in GMA studies.

  • Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Study Management Team.

Essential for the role:

  • Master's degree in a scientific discipline; PhD or Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.

  • At least 12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with global development and clinical operations expertise.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, international, multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment.

  • Strong understanding of clinical development activities, trial management, and outsourcing processes.

  • Proven leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, and organisational skills.

  • Experience in operational aspects of clinical studies, including planning, execution, and budget management.

  • Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.

  • Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.

Desirable for the role:

  • Experience in Cardio, Renal, and Metabolism therapy areas


 

Skills Desired

Agility, Agility, Clinical Practices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Integrated Evidence Generation, Medical Affairs, Medical Communication, Medical Education, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Launches, Product Strategy, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies {+ 4 more}

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