Summary
Primary Location: Cambridge, MA, USA
Other Locations: La Jolla, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA
Step into a role where your expertise in quality assurance can shape the future of innovation at Novartis. As Associate Director, Quality Evaluations, Integrations, and External Services, you will be at the forefront of ensuring excellence across due diligence, integration, and third-party oversight. This is your opportunity to lead impactful quality initiatives, collaborate across global teams, and drive continuous improvement that directly supports our mission to reimagine medicine. If you are passionate about quality, strategic in your thinking, and thrive in a dynamic environment—this role is made for you.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute quality operational activities and continuous improvement initiatives across due diligence and integration functions
- Conduct focused and confirmatory due diligence to proactively identify quality risks and performance gaps in external partnerships
- Collaborate with Business Development & Licensing and Mergers & Acquisition teams to ensure timely communication of QA risks and alignment on mitigation strategies
- Own the development and delivery of QA due diligence reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to timelines
- Partner with integration teams to oversee and implement QA remediation plans for acquired or partnered assets
- Provide strategic QA input during vendor selection and contribute to governance and performance monitoring of third parties
- Support internal and external audits and inspections by delivering clear, documented evidence of QA oversight
- Drive quality initiatives that enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with regulatory standards
- Engage cross-functional stakeholders, including R&D Procurement and internal business partners, to align on quality expectations
- Champion a culture of quality and accountability by influencing best practices and fostering continuous improvement
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in scientific discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of quality or scientific operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry
- Proven expertise in regulatory standards and international guidelines (e.g., OECD, FDA, ICH, GLP, GCP)
- Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors and conduct internal/external quality assessments
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills in a global matrix environment
- Experience working with global teams and navigating complex integration or acquisition environments
Desirable Requirements:
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Master’s) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine, preferred.
- Experience with multiple therapeutic areas preferred.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $138,600 and $257,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
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