Global Head Clinical Assurance Quality Development Unit — Novartis
- Location
- Basel (City)
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Role overview
Salary Range
CHF133,700.00
CHF248,300.00 Job Description Summary LI-Hybrid Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Salary Range:
- CHF133,700.00
- Key responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a global team of Clinical Quality Program Leads, fostering a high-performance quality culture.
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Main responsibilities
- Key responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a global team of Clinical Quality Program Leads, fostering a high-performance quality culture.
- Define and execute the quality strategy for assigned Development Units, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Provide strategic quality oversight across clinical development programs to support regulatory success and patient safety.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and escalate quality risks across global studies.
- Champion inspection readiness and lead quality support for regulatory inspections, audits, and remediation activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, operational excellence, and quality-by-design principles.
What the company offers
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
- Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 133,700.00
- 248,300.00 CHF
- The base 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.
- 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 minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
- Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. and compensation may va
Application process
- Please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
- Further details will be provided during the application process.
- Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
- https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Company and context
- Influence organizational quality mindset by embedding proactive risk management and quality governance practices. Essential Requirements:
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
- Extensive experience in clinical development, quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, or regulated healthcare environments.
- Proven leadership experience building, developing, and leading global teams within a complex matrix organization.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end clinical trial processes and global regulatory requirements for clinical research.
- Demonstrated success managing high-complexity programs and influencing senior stakeholders across functions.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive collaboration globally.
Additional details
- Job Description Summary Location: Basel, Switzerland
- This is a unique opportunity to influence critical business decisions, partner with senior leaders across Novartis, and help bring transformative treatments to patients worldwide.
- Influence organizational quality mindset by embedding proactive risk management and quality governance practices. Essential Requirements:
- Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Benefits and compensation may va
Notes and original content
- CHF248,300.00
- Job Description Summary
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Job Description
- Influence organizational quality mindset by embedding proactive risk management and quality governance practices.
- Essential Requirements:
- Benefits & Rewards
- Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package.
- Benefits and compensation may va
Questions about this listing
What salary does Novartis offer for this role?
Novartis lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Basel (City). This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Novartis offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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