Global Program Safety Lead - CRM

Summary

Step into a role where your expertise directly safeguards patients and shapes the future of medicine.

As a Global Program Safety Lead in Cardio Renal Metabolism at Novartis, you’ll own the end to end safety strategy for priority programs - bringing clarity to complex data, driving smart decisions in global teams, and ensuring benefit risk is understood and acted on across the product lifecycle. You’ll lead proactive safety governance, anticipate and manage emerging issues, and partner confidently with health authorities and internal leaders - turning insight into action, fast, and with purpose.

About the Role

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Working Model: Hybrid

Relocation Support: Novartis is unable to offer relocation support - please only apply if this location is accessible to you.

(Note: there is another GPSL role in CRM that is open to applications from London, UK on requisition number 10084476)

Key Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end safety strategy for assigned programs across development and lifecycle management

Serve as scientific safety leader within global program, clinical, and trial teams

Proactively identify, assess, and manage safety signals using data from all relevant sources

Chair and drive Safety Management Teams to ensure timely, robust safety decision‑making

Own and deliver core medical safety documents, ensuring consistency and scientific rigor

Guide benefit‑risk evaluations and safety positioning across regulatory submissions

Act as primary safety contact for health authority interactions and inquiries

Partner cross‑functionally to embed safety insights into development, labeling, and lifecycle decisions

Ensure compliant documentation, tracking, and governance of all safety activities

Mentor and guide colleagues, strengthening medical safety capabilities across the organization

Essential Requirements

Medical Degree or equivalent (preferred), PhD, PharmD or equivalent graduate level health care professional degree required.

5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical drug development within a global pharmaceutical organization

3+ years of postdoctoral, patient-facing clinical experience (e.g., hospital, clinic, or medical practice setting)

2+ years of hands-on experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance or medical safety roles

Proven expertise in benefit‑risk evaluation and clinical safety assessment across development phases

Demonstrated experience preparing safety sections of regulatory submissions and periodic safety reports

Strong track record of leading cross‑functional, multicultural teams in a matrix environment

Fluency in spoken and written English, with ability to communicate complex safety topics clearly

Desirable Skills

Post graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Medicine; Master of Public Health in Epidemiology (or equivalent)

CRM experience would be a strong advantage

Ready to shape global safety strategy at scale? Apply and bring your scientific leadership to the teams advancing breakthrough medicines for patients worldwide.

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: EUR 85,100.00 to 158,100.00

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. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

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.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Primary location salary range

€85,100.00 - €158,100.00

Division

Development

Business Unit

Development

Location

Spain

Site

Barcelona Gran Vía

Company / Legal Entity

ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No