Innovation Capability Director – Global Clinical Operations in Basel

Keywords

• clinical trial recruitment
• digital patient engagement
• artificial intelligence
• clinical operations
• pharmaceutical
• innovation

Summary

Lead the identification, implementation and scaling of innovative digital patient recruitment solutions across global clinical programs at Novartis in Basel.

Job Description

Novartis in Basel is seeking an Innovation Capability Director to lead the identification, implementation and scaling of innovative recruitment and patient engagement solutions that improve clinical trial participation worldwide. This highly visible leadership role sits within Global Clinical Operations and involves working across global study teams, technology partners and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Lead the adoption and scaling of innovative solutions that improve clinical trial recruitment, participation and patient experience.
• Partner with global study teams, technology providers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful patient recruitment innovations.
• Drive implementation, governance, risk management and continuous improvement of innovation initiatives across global clinical programs.
• Evaluate digital, data-driven and artificial intelligence-enabled approaches to improve patient identification, engagement and recruitment outcomes.
• Develop scalable frameworks, processes and best practices that support sustainable adoption of successful recruitment innovations.
• Serve as a trusted expert, influencing strategy, building capability and representing Novartis across the clinical research ecosystem.

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• At least five years of clinical trial innovation or solution delivery experience, particularly within clinical trial recruitment.
• At least seven years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical drug development with a strong understanding of clinical trial operations.
• Proven digital patient recruitment expertise, including developing and implementing digital marketing strategies to identify and engage potential trial participants.
• Experience applying digital tools and artificial intelligence-enabled methods to patient recruitment, selection or matching in clinical trials.
• Strong knowledge of clinical development processes, regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice.
• Demonstrated success translating strategy into cross-functional programs and projects within a complex global matrix environment.

Novartis provides a competitive annual base salary, a performance-based bonus, insurance and retirement plans, wellbeing resources, flexible and hybrid working options, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. Please note that relocation is not available for this position.