Salary Range€65,200.00 - €121,000.00Job Description SummaryInternal Title: Director, DDIT Development – Regulatory Affairs Location: Barcelona, Spain Relocation Support: Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Imagine shaping how regulatory teams worldwide harness technology to deliver medicines faster, smarter, and with confidence. As Director, DDIT Development – Regulatory Affairs, you will be the strategic technology partner to the Regulatory Affairs organization, turning complex business priorities into a high-impact digital and technology roadmap.

You will lead a global portfolio that connects strategy, architecture, and execution—empowering leaders with clear insights, enabling innovation, and ensuring technology consistently advances regulatory excellence and patient outcomes. Key responsibilitiesAct as the primary technology partner to Regulatory Affairs leaders, shaping strategy and digital priorities. Own the Regulatory Affairs technology portfolio, including governance, processes, metrics, and decision frameworks.

Oversee portfolio delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, quality, and benefits realization. Lead development of business cases and project plans aligned to the Regulatory Affairs technology roadmap.



Establish transparent reporting using key performance indicators and actionable portfolio insights.

Essential requirements10+ years of experience leading global technology or digital transformation in pharmaceutical or healthcare environments. Strong expertise in strategic technology partnering and project portfolio management. In-depth knowledge of software development life cycle and Agile Scrum delivery models.

Excellent leadership, analytical thinking, and executive-level communication across technical and non-technical audiences. 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.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Read our brochure to learn more about our integral total rewards offering: Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

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