Head of International Medical Affairs, Governance Enablement

h3Salary Range: /h3 pCHF150,500.00 - CHF279,500.00 /p h3Job Description Summary /h3 p#LI-Hybrid /p pLocation: Basel, Switzerland. /p pRelocation Support: Yes /p pAre you ready to shape how International Medical Affairs operates and enable teams to deliver with greater clarity, consistency, and impact? /p h3Job Description /h3 pAs Head of International Medical Affairs, Governance Enablement, you will play a critical leadership role in strengthening governance and operational enablement across International Medical Affairs. Reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs Governance Operations, IMA, you will help translate governance expectations into effective ways of working, partnering across functions and geographies to support the organization in delivering its Medical Affairs priorities. This is an opportunity to combine strategic thinking, operational leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement to simplify complexity, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enable teams across regions and countries to focus on delivering meaningful impact for patients. /p h3Key Responsibilities: /h3 ul liShape the country governance operating model, strengthening accountability and effective execution across International Medical Affairs. /li liDevelop governance resource models that translate country workload, risk, capacity, and capability needs into actionable priorities. /li liPartner with Country and Regional Medical Heads to prioritize governance demand and protect organizational capacity. /li liEnsure continuity in critical governance roles through effective recruitment support, succession planning, onboarding, and transitions. /li liLead targeted enablement for countries with elevated governance risks, using monitoring, audit, and escalation insights. /li liBuild role-based governance learning journeys and capability programs that drive measurable improvement beyond training completion. /li liDevelop a connected, high-performing governance network that enables knowledge sharing and cross-country collaboration at scale. /li liLead country governance transformation by defining future-state operating models, roadmaps, and measures for sustained adoption. /li liChampion responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, analytics, and digital solutions across governance enablement and learning workflows. /li liLead, develop, and empower the Governance Enablement team while strengthening leadership capability across the wider governance community. /li /ul h3Essential Requirements: /h3 ul liAdvanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related field. /li liMinimum 10 years of Medical Affairs, Quality and Compliance experience within the pharmaceutical industry. /li liProven experience working in international, regional, or above-country Medical Affairs roles within a complex global organization. /li liStrong understanding of Medical Affairs governance, compliance, risk management, and associated operating models. /li liDemonstrated experience leading organizational transformation, governance enablement, or capability-building initiatives across multiple markets. /li liStrong strategic leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to align senior cross-functional and country stakeholders. /li liPrevious people leadership experience, including proven ability to lead, develop, and empower high-performing teams and build effective networks across geographies. /li liExcellent written and spoken English, combined with strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management capabilities. /li /ul h3Desirable Requirements: /h3 ul liProficiency in additional languages beyond English. /li liExperience driving large-scale Medical Affairs governance transformation or organizational change across international markets. /li /ul h3Accessibility and accommodation /h3 pNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If,because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of therecruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of aposition, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature ofyour request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. /p h3Benefits: /h3 pRead our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: Novartis Life Handbook /p h3Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: /h3 p150,500.00 - 279,500.00 CHF /p pThe 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. /p pIn addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. /p pThe 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. /p pIn addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process. /p pNote: 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. /p h3Commitment to Diversity Inclusion: /h3 pNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. /p h3Skills Desired /h3 pChange Agility, Change Agility, Clinical Protocols, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Evidence Generation, Graduate Medical Education (GME), Healthcare Industry, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Product Launches, Product Strategies, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies, Results-Oriented {+ 4 more} /p #J-18808-Ljbffr