Global Regulatory Director, RA Central Solutions (CTA/CTR)

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Global Regulatory Director for RA Central Solutions (CTA/CTR) based in Basel, Switzerland. The role leads global clinical trial application activities, ensures timely and compliant submissions and approvals across a diverse portfolio, develops a high-performing regulatory team and drives process simplification and automation. Relocation support is not offered.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global clinical trial application activities, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions and approvals worldwide in collaboration with the RA DU Lead.
• Build, develop and inspire a regulatory team through coaching, mentoring and talent development.
• Allocate resources strategically to deliver clinical trial milestones efficiently across the assigned portfolio.
• Drive process simplification, automation and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and support key regulatory business priorities.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and a customer-focused culture across Regulatory Affairs.
• Champion organisational change and promote Novartis values, innovation and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Significant experience leading global clinical trial application and registration activities across international markets.
• Deep understanding of worldwide regulatory requirements, guidelines and submission processes for clinical trials.
• Ability to lead and develop diverse, cross-cultural teams and to coach and mentor talent.
• Strong experience driving operational excellence, process improvement and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead change across cross-functional organisations.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and strategic planning skills.
• Focus on delivering results.

What we offer

• Expected annual base salary range of CHF 142,100 to CHF 263,900, set according to skills, competencies and experience.
• Possible performance-based bonus and long-term equity awards, with further details during the application process.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programmes.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.