GCP Compliance Head (Technology)

Job Description Summary

This position will be located at East Hanover NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely.
Please note that this role would not provide relocation and only local candidates will be considered.

The GCP Compliance Head (Technology) is accountable to ensure compliance against GCP for emerging technology and change of strategy in current GCO managed technology including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in GCO operated clinical trials and guarantee regulatory adherence in the use of computerized systems and in the collection of electronic data.
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Key Responsibilities:
Accountability to ensure compliance against GCP for emerging technology and change of strategy in current GCO managed technology including the use of AI and machine learning in GCO operated clinical trials and guarantee regulatory adherence in the use of computerized systems and in the collection of electronic data.
Build strong GCP Compliance support with expert knowledge in GxP relevant Enterprise IT systems including validation user management security and electronic data for the data life cycle.
Provide data analytics support to GCP Compliance enabling timely and robust GCP Compliance delivery.
Contributor to the GCO self-assessment strategy development if relevant per scope.
Bring and build GxP expertise in computerized systems in GCP Compliance and GCO.
Contribute to the development of the GCO GCP Compliance vision under the leadership of the Head GCP Compliance as member of the GCP Compliance Leadership Team and ensure execution of the vision.
Ensure compliance against GCP for emerging technology and change of strategy in current GCO managed technology including the use of AI and machine learning in GCO operated
clinical trials and guarantee regulatory adherence in the use of computerized systems and in
the collection of electronic data working closely with the relevant functions within GCO Development and the wider organization.
Build strong GCP Compliance support with expert knowledge in GxP relevant Enterprise IT systems including validation user management security and electronic data for the data life cycle.
Provide data analytics support to GCP Compliance enabling timely and robust GCP Compliance delivery in collaboration with Strategy Business Insights and Technology (SIT) in GCO and DDIT.
Provide expert input supporting the GCP Compliance Community in all GCP Compliance pillars.
Contribute to and execute the GCO self-assessment strategy development if in scope as member of the GCP Compliance Leadership Team and ensure its delivery. Advise by using data mining and assessing relevant indicators/ metrics/thresholds on the selection of robust checks and controls and support the development of standardized methodologies tools and repository.
Monitor relevant indicators/ metrics/thresholds ensuring the detection of unreported issues trends and early signals of risks associated with the use of GxP relevant computerized systems landscape including the use of AI and machine learning in GCO operated clinical trials.

Job Description

Requirements:

• Minimum: Advanced degree in science engineering or relevant discipline. Desirable: Further education in Project management/Risk Management.
• 10 years of industry experience with experience in leadership positions (including line management matrix leadership stakeholders management collaboration fostering to increase performance).
• Advanced knowledge in GxP relevant IT systems include validation user management security and electronic data for the data life cycle.
• Advanced understanding of drug development with experience in clinical operations with an in-depth knowledge of clinical research international standards and regulatory requirements from Health Authorities.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills; risk management and risk-based decision-making knowledge and mindset.
• Experienced in change management intercultural experience and ability to act in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.
• Strong interpersonal savviness empathy strong organizational awareness.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills able to naturally bridge scientific and business participants.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $185500/yr and $344500/yr; however while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to geographical location experience level knowledge skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a sign-on bonus restricted stock units and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$185500.00 - $344500.00

Skills Desired

Agility Budget Management Clinical Monitoring Clinical Trials Decision Making Skills Health Sciences People Management Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Training and Development