Act as the voice of innovation within the GCO sub-team
Shape decisions on which innovations are pursued, how they are implemented, and potential trade-offs they require
Continuously seek out opportunities to improve how trials are designed and delivered
Bring a mindset focused on portfolio and business impact to uncover where innovation can drive efficiency, enhance patient experience, and accelerate outcomes
Partner across a complex matrix to influence, align and deliver innovation strategies that translate into measurable value
Ensure new opportunities are identified, successfully implemented and scaled across the portfolio.

Significant hands-on experience delivering innovation and technology-led solutions within clinical trials
Strong understanding of the clinical landscape, drug development lifecycle, and patient-centric trial design
Proven experience identifying opportunities and driving adoption of innovative, including artificial intelligence-driven, solutions
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders within a complex matrix organization
Experience evaluating solutions across the lifecycle, including risk assessment and value-driven decision making
Advanced knowledge of clinical development processes, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice standards
Higher level qualification such as a Bachelors degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline; advanced degree advantageous
Fluency in written and spoken English.

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

Portfolio Innovation Director

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