Salary Range:
£83,510.00 - £155,090.00Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridPrimary Location: London, United Kingdom
Other Locations: Remote, United Kingdom
Relocation Support: This role is based in London, United Kingdom. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
What if you could shape the future of global clinical trial execution while leading a high-performing team at the forefront of regulatory innovation? As Global Regulatory Director - RA Central Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring timely, compliant clinical trial applications across a diverse global portfolio. You'll empower and develop talented regulatory professionals, drive operational excellence through process simplification and automation, and influence strategic decisions that strengthen Novartis' ability to bring innovative medicines to patients worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful change, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and help create a more agile, future-ready Regulatory Affairs organisation.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead global clinical trial application activities, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions and approvals worldwide in collaboration with RA DU Lead.
- Build, develop and inspire a high-performing 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 to enhance operational excellence.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy and support key regulatory business priorities.
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and a customer-focused culture across Regulatory Affairs.
- Champion organisational change, promoting Novartis values, innovation and knowledge-sharing across teams.
Essential Requirements
- 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, with a demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and grow talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment.
- Strong experience driving operational excellence, process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead change across cross-functional organisations.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and strategic planning skills with a strong focus on delivering results.
Benefits & 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: £83,510 to £155,090
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.
You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.
Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf
Note: 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.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Skills Required
- Significant experience leading global clinical trial application and registration activities across international markets
- Deep understanding of worldwide regulatory requirements, guidelines, and clinical trial submission processes
- Experience leading and developing diverse, cross-cultural teams
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and grow talent in an inclusive, high-performing environment
- Strong experience driving operational excellence, process improvement, and automation initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead change across cross-functional organizations
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills
- Strong focus on delivering results
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.








