Job Description Summary Salary Range: €63,600.00 - €118,000.00 Internal job title: SSO Strategy & Operations Cluster Head Primary Location: Barcelona, Spain Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Imagine helping shape the future of clinical trial delivery across an entire cluster. As the Strategy & Operations Cluster Head, you will be at the centre of driving strategic execution, operational excellence, innovation, and transformation across Study & Site Operations (SSO). Partnering with senior leaders across local and hub teams, you will translate strategy into action, lead high-impact initiatives, and deliver meaningful improvements that enhance productivity, performance, and the execution of clinical development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how Novartis operates, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and help bring innovative medicines to patients faster.



Job Description Key Responsibilities * Translate hub strategies into actionable plans that drive cluster performance and business outcomes. * Lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational excellence, productivity, and clinical trial execution across the cluster. * Identify cluster opportunities, risks, and challenges, implementing solutions that support long-term success. * Drive innovation, transformation, and change management initiatives across Study & Site Operations. * Oversee cluster communication and information management strategies to strengthen stakeholder alignment. * Partner with senior leaders to optimise resource planning, portfolio execution, and operational effectiveness. * Leverage data, market insights, and industry trends to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement. Essential Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline. * Experience in pharmaceutical development, clinical research, or clinical trial de

📌 Strategy and Operations Associate Director, EMEA Cluster (Cataluña)
🏢 ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica
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