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Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 7 Nov)

Novartis

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Our summary

Salary: €63,800 - €118,400 a year
About €3,660 - €6,170 a month after tax, or €3,720 - €7,180 under the Beckham regime.
Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant business experience.
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline would be beneficial.
Significant experience in program management, project management, digital delivery, or business transformation within complex global organizations.
Proven ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and drive delivery across cross-functional initiatives.
Strong understanding of Clinical Operations or the ability to rapidly develop expertise in the clinical trial environment.
Experience delivering innovation, transformation, or technology-enabled change that resulted in measurable business outcomes.
Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence stakeholders across technical, operational, and compliance functions.
Experience supporting digital or AI initiatives, including solution deployment, adoption, or process automation.
Experience working within regulated environments and applying compliance requirements to operational delivery.
Excellent communication, change management, and facilitation skills, with the ability to drive adoption of new ways of working.

Nice to have

Demonstrated personal use of AI beyond basic productivity applications, including experimentation with emerging tools or solutions.
Experience supporting technology adoption, change, or process improvement within Clinical Operations or a related healthcare environment.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary Range: €63,800.00 - €118,400.00

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 63,800.00 - 118,400.00 EUR Annual

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

The role

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Relocation Support is not available for this position. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Novartis is unable to sponsor Visas for this location.

This is a Hybrid working role with an expectation of 12 days per month in office.

About the Role

Help shape how AI creates measurable impact across Clinical Operations.

As the Global Clinical Operations AI Program Associate Director, you will drive the delivery of GCO's AI portfolio, translating innovative ideas into scalable, compliant solutions that improve how teams work. Partnering across Clinical Operations, Development AI, Data, Digital and Information Technology, and business leaders, you will lead program execution, enable adoption, and help accelerate the transformation to an AI-enabled organization. This is an opportunity to combine clinical operations expertise, change leadership, and innovation delivery to bring AI from concept to real-world impact.

This position acts as the programmatic backbone of the AI team by supporting the coordination and alignment of GCO AI product roadmaps with Dev AI products and strategy as well as enabling Product Owners, Platform Leads and the Head of AI Transformation to deliver on the GCO AI goals.

What you'll do

Oversee planning, execution, delivery, and reporting across the Global Clinical Operations AI portfolio.
Monitor portfolio progress, dependencies, risks, and milestones to support effective decision-making.
Deliver portfolio reporting and insights using standardized key performance indicators and metrics.
Partner with Product Owners and Platform Leads to maintain an integrated AI roadmap and solution landscape.
Coordinate governance activities including intake, prioritization, risk assessment, compliance alignment, and approvals.
Support adoption of self-service, low-code, and productivity-focused AI solutions across Clinical Operations.
Lead change management, communications, training, and launch readiness activities for AI initiatives.
Apply consistent program management practices, including value tracking, quality assurance, and benefits realization.

Skills Desired

AI Adoption, AI Adoption, AI Product Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence Software, Artificial Intelligence Strategy, Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Biostatistics, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Change Management for AI Adoption, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Trials, Clinical Trials Operations, Curious Mindset, Data Governance, Data Literacy, Data Quality, Data Science, Data Visualization, Deep Learning, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Graph Algorithms, Learning Agility, Machine Learning (ML) {+ 6 more}

About Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, operating across the pharmaceutical, generics, biosimilars, and eye care sectors. With over 100,000 employees worldwide and a presence in more than 140 countries, it is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, known for innovative medicines in areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular health.

In Spain, Novartis has a significant presence with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, employing a diverse workforce across clinical development, data science, IT, and audit functions. The company is a major employer of international talent, offering roles in English and fostering a multicultural, science-driven environment. For international professionals, Novartis provides structured career paths in clinical research and development, with opportunities to work on global projects from its Spanish hubs.

Industry: Pharma
Founded: 1796
Employees: 100,000–200,000
Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Novartis operates in English as its corporate language, making it accessible for international professionals without local language requirements.
The Barcelona office hosts a large hub for clinical development and global functions, offering roles in data science, clinical programming, and medical affairs.
Spain is a key market for Novartis, with a strong pipeline of clinical trials and digital health initiatives.
The company offers structured career paths and global mobility programs, allowing employees to move between countries and functions.
Novartis provides a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa support and settling-in assistance.

In their own words

About the company & team

This role offers the opportunity to help shape how AI is adopted across Global Clinical Operations, working at the intersection of innovation, transformation, and delivery. You will partner with leaders across the organization to turn AI opportunities into practical solutions that enhance productivity, support compliant operations, and accelerate the journey toward an AI-enabled Clinical Operations organization.

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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