Global Regulatory Director, RA Central Solutions CTA/CTR

Salary Range: CHF142,100.00 - CHF263,900.00   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Basel, Switzerland Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. 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: CHF142,100 to CHF263,900    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.  In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters . Long-term equity awards granted at group level may