Summary LI-Hybrid Location Hyderabad India Relocation Support This role is based in Hyderabad India Novartis is unable to offer relocation support please only apply if accessible Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of global medical affairs studies at Novartis As Senior Director GMA Study Management you will drive excellence in study operations lead a talented team and collaborate with cross-functional partners worldwide Your strategic vision and operational expertise will ensure the successful delivery of innovative high-quality studies that advance patient care and scientific knowledge Join us to make a meaningful difference on a global scale while fostering a culture of empowerment collaboration and continuous improvement Responsibilities Lead GMA study operations for assigned therapy area from strategic planning through execution and delivery Oversee Study Management Team to ensure timely high-quality delivery of studies in the portfolio Liaise with stakeholders to plan consolidate and forecast budgets and resources at the therapy area level Drive prioritisation and provide operational input into early planning and budgeting of studies Oversee planning and resourcing of interventional studies collaborating with Global Clinical Operations GCO and Clinical Development CD teams Deliver non-interventional studies research collaborations and investigator-initiated trials managing spend and forecasts Represent Study Management operations at Therapy Area Medical Affairs Team meetings Serve as single point of contact for high-level study management activities within assigned therapy area Build and maintain external relationships with institutions and key opinion leaders involved in GMA studies Foster a culture of empowerment collaboration and continuous improvement within the Study Management Team Essential for the role Master s degree in a scientific discipline PhD or Doctor of Pharmacy preferred At least 12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with global development and clinical operations expertise Demonstrated ability to lead complex international multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment Strong understanding of clinical development activities trial management and outsourcing processes Proven leadership strategic thinking analytical and organisational skills Experience in operational aspects of clinical studies including planning execution and budget management Excellent English language skills both written and verbal Solid problem-solving negotiation and conflict resolution abilities Desirable for the role Experience in Cardio Renal and Metabolism therapy areas Skills Desired Agility Agility Clinical Practices Cross-Functional Collaboration Data Analysis Drug Development Employee Development Healthcare Sector Understanding Health Sciences Influencing Skills Innovation Inspirational Leadership Integrated Evidence Generation Medical Affairs Medical Communication Medical Education Patient Care People Management Pharmaceutics Priority Disease Areas Expertise Product Launches Product Strategy Real World Evidence RWE Regulatory Compliance Research Methodologies 4 more

📌 Senior Director, Gma Study Management (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Hyderabad