Head Quality Operations, Legal

Job Description Summary

The ideal location for this role is the East Hanover, NJ site but remote work may be possible (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If associate is remote, all home office expenses and any travel/lodging to East Hanover, NJ for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
The Novartis Legal team is seeking a new Head Quality Operations responsible for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Quality matters in Novartis Operations Legal. This individual will be the first point of contact for regulatory, quality and supply matters relating to manufacturing and lab work for Novartis. They will be a critical advisor to the Global Head of QA and its leadership team.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as legal advisor to Senior Quality leaders.
• Act as the first point of contact for QA organization within Operations of Novartis.
• Handle issues as they occur within the Quality area.
• Contribute in setting standards in the Quality area.
• Act as an advisor to colleagues in the Legal Team in quality matters.
• Prepare teams for quality audits (especially in manufacturing and supply area) with the main focus on audits conducted by the US FDA.
• Managing quality relevant documentation, such as quality agreements, SOPs, corresponding with authorities etc.

Essential Requirements:

• Law school graduate and bar membership required.
• Minimum of 10+ years post bar experience gained either within a multinaional corporation (preferably within the pharmaceutical industry), working with relevant government authorities or at a top tier law firm.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical law.
• Legal experience to include regulatory counseling, contracting support, and advising on GMP compliance and risk mitigation.
• Experience serving as a legal advisor to sr. research leaders​ and cross -functional teams in the pharma industry.
• Extensive FDA legal regulatory expertise required. Experience advising on FDA regulatory policy matters in support of shaping the regulatory landscape.
• Experience in working with FDA, especially in audit and GMP quality settings.
• Proven record of stakeholder management with the ability to build, maintain and influence strong relationships with diverse stakeholder groups and to motivate and guide network members towards achieving objectives.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $212,000.00 - $318,00.00 USD per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, 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.

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$212,000.00 - $318,000.00

Skills Desired

Administrative Law, Automated Process, Behavioral Economics, Business Acumen, Business Partners, Compliance Risk, Conflict Management, Empathy (Inactive), Finance, Law (Legal System), Legal Advice, Litigation Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Quick Learner, Results-Oriented