SummaryAs Associate Director GMA Study Management, you'll lead the strategic planning and delivery of Global Medical Affairs (GMA) studies within your assigned Disease Area. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape evidence generation through non-interventional studies, research collaborations, and investigator-initiated trials. You'll drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and institutions. If you're passionate about advancing medical science and thrive in a collaborative, matrixed environment, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference. Location: Dublin, Ireland / London, UK / Barcelona, Spain #LI-HybridNovartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.About the RoleResponsibilities:Lead planning, execution, and reporting of all GMA studies within assigned Disease AreaEnsure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality delivery of non-interventional and collaborative studiesPartner with Study Management Director for resource planning and strategic prioritizationManage internal and external teams to ensure capacity and capability alignmentIdentify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies with leadership updatesRepresent GMA Study Management in PMAT and support TAMAT as neededOversee CRO selection, contracting, and performance in collaboration with vendor managementCoordinate study-related communications and prepare content for review meetingsFoster strategic partnerships with institutions, KOLs, and external collaboratorsPromote compliance, process simplification, and operational excellence across study operationsEssential for the role:Master's degree in science; PhD or PharmD preferredMinimum 8 years of experience in clinical trial operations within pharma or CRO settingsProven ability to lead international, cross-functional teams in a matrix environmentStrong knowledge of clinical development, GCP, and global medical affairs processesDemonstrated expertise in project management and stakeholder collaborationExcellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skillsDesirable for the role:Experience in Medical Affairs and non-interventional study designPrior involvement in Health Authority inspections or audit readiness activitiesCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: DivisionDevelopmentBusiness UnitDevelopmentLocationIrelandSiteDublin (NOCC)Company / Legal EntityIE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland LtdAlternative Location 1Barcelona Gran Vía, SpainAlternative Location 2London (The Westworks), United KingdomFunctional AreaResearch & DevelopmentJob TypeFull timeEmployment TypeRegularShift WorkNoNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.